Constancy

Constancy

Missteps may only be counted once,

But the distance they cover may be too great for retreat.

A lie told in haste is still a lie,

It catches up, no matter how quick the feet.

Distracted, attention fractured, chores numbly effected,

Chasing thoughts that seem to have little to say.

Opaqued contemplation mired by misgiving,

What vague dissatisfaction haunts me through the day?

Inconstant heralds pledging new promise,

In place of the covenant, they chose to forbear.

Could this be the source of my misted disquiet,

Are we to fall to some yet unseen snare?

Missteps may only be counted once,

But the distance they cover may be too great for retreat.

A lie told in haste is still a lie,

It catches up, no matter how quick the feet.

Warnings dimly resound of betrayal,

Turncoats and deceivers roam hallowed hall.

Honest partners must now man the fortress,

Together we must weather the squall.

Missteps may only be counted once,

But the distance they cover may be too great for retreat.

A lie told in haste is still a lie,

It catches up, no matter how quick the feet.

With gaze straight ahead; seeing sun on horizon

So will I outlast my gloomy unease.

A faith gathered from the likeminded,

As one we will earn our heartsease.

Cliff Lake 1/9/2023

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