76: THE MARATHON

I joined a marathon.

The mother of all marathons.

I started out strongly,

I surged past a lot of other participants.

I was so full of energy.

I felt tireless.

I got past the first two stages,

But not without any difficulties.

As I surged through the third stage,

I got distracted.

I slipped - I tripped over a pothole.

I got up and tried to continue,

Prithee the pain on my ankle -

Won't let me.

My foot got swollen and sore,

To continue was next to impossible.

So there I stayed by the side of the road.

Nursing my foot hoping it would heal,

But it seems recuperation takes time -

For until now, I haven't recuperated yet.

For I am just a human being

Prone to committing errors -

Prone to succumb to temptations.

A man could resist all worldly pressures,

For a man was blessed with the power to resist.

Prithee I didn't resist,

For I am spending my present time -

Lamenting.