two.
look at the way its neck curves
like a swan? pretentiously
craning its neck: what nerves.
two.
look at how it demands attention
a circle almost, until it swoops down
false hopes: a means of detention.
two.
look at how it defies physics
a head too big, too warped
for such a meaningless tail: illogic.
two.
look at how it resembles a hook
how it latches onto people
then never lets go: the crook
two.
look at how it haunts me
leaves me craving more but never
empowers me; let me be.
two.
never gold, though i try to.
leaves me drowning in silvers
i choke on failures; the tool.
two.
bringer of destruction, depression
a curse of being close but never enough
two
acceptance of never being one step ahead.
because you'll always ever be a constant
two
steps back.
A/N: A collaboration of sorts with -RoseByAnotherName-. We have both written pieces revolving around "being chosen second", the theme being given by my bro, KHResurreccion.
Please check out their lovely poetry books, "In My Mind's Eye" and "Lament of the Bard" (respectively) too as their pieces are true works of art. :)
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