I
A small slip,
A small mistake.
Emotions flipped,
Like a piece of steak.
II
From a smile,
To a frown
Wick lengths of miles,
In a second reduced to brown.
III
I failed again,
I can see.
Would I hear a mirage of words?
Probably.
IV
This is my life,
Even from the beginning.
Just another one in the pipe,
Just another one waiting for the killing.
