my failure

i can hear you.

you don't need to tell me again.

i admit that i've made a mistake
and i can see the mess in front of me.
i can see the cracks in the surface
and i know the cause.

the cause is me.
i've failed again.
no matter how hard
i try, i try again;
i can't get it right.

the cause is lost,
the lines are drawn.
the die is cast,
i haven't won.



i can't make a proper cheesecake.
i don't think i ever will.

can i interest you in a cookie instead?