Almost.

because that word is supposed to bring

comfort. how?

don’t they know that “not quite” is the

equivalent of nothing in the

first place? when

go has been

hit, progress made in the

interim, and the finish line is

just in sight; just

kidding.

lose the work that

meant

nothing

or

perhaps barely more than that.

quitting is an option that never felt more real.

reiterate the hefty start with a heavy heart,

stop for a break,

talking of bouncing back and its

utmost importance, as it is

very necessary for it all to become unnecessary.

weep, then, continue?

X marks the spot that

you’ll never find, just a

zephyr that never reached from alpha to zenith.