These are the Brakes
These these
these are the brakes.
It’s just what happens
when making mistakes.
This time you’re burnt,
next time you’re learnt.
It’s just what happens
when taking a turn.
These these
these are the breaks.
It’s just what happens,
the gives and the takes.
You do what’s right.
Your effort is strong.
You lose the fight.
You don’t belong.
These these
these are the brakes.
It’s just what happens
when taking the cake.
You reach the end
and open the door.
It’s just what happens
when there is no more.
This this
this is the break.
It’s just what happens
when demons you shake.
You see with eyes
new to the scene.
You feel beyond
the pull of machine.
2019