these boots aren't made for walking
but that's just what they'll do
A series of short errands strung together
into a life cycling
in the margins of utility
sincerely for real really
seeking authenticity
the subtle satisfaction that
comes with completion of a roundtrip
out and back
completing the circle
hitting for the cycle
setting them up
to knock them down
epic work ethic
follow through
tunnel vision
laser focus
meaningless
arbitrary deadlines
misdirected energy
goal disoriented
confusion play-action crucifixion
getting pulled in two directions
had a hard time making up my mind
got to get good at making do
but don’t make me do it
like 1” slicks on a full-suspension mountain bike
like ape hangers on a time trial bike
like a fish metaphor mixed out of water
“how does this job fit into your five-year plan?”
she asked at the end of the interview
dumbfounded seriously
are you fucking kidding me?
you’ve obviously mistaken me for someone
who operates under the assumption that
hard work gets you more than
more hard work
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