There may come a time in One’s life
where a Dangling Carrot is discovered.
Their Dangling Carrot.
The Carrot
that is there
to tempt,
to entice,
to toy.
The Carrot
whose mere existence
mocks,
enrages,
shatters.
All the while
the Carrot goes on,
just,
being the Carrot.
Initial attempts
to reach the Carrot,
clumsy,
awkward.
“Keep it cool”,
“Don’t look desperate”.
But failures feed desperation.
Desire to attain feels urgent.
Perplexed.
Confused.
Frustrated.
Efforts to reach,
to touch,
in vain.
Stretching.
Pleading.
Failing.
Again.
Universes exist
within millimetres of separation.
Impossible.
Hopeless.
Why bother?
Why try?
Treasures of disappointment,
the only reward.
…
Curse these hands,
these arms,
this body.
Useless they are,
such a simple task.
Curse this situation,
this Life,
this World.
A more pointless existence
cannot be conceived.
…
Panic!
…
Okay.
Try again!
Other options?
None.
The Carrot must be had.
There is nothing else.
Failing once more,
cannot be considered.
SO REACH…
Stretching hard.
Sweat beads.
Not even close.
MORE!
Veins balloon.
Skin flushed.
Not even trying.
MORE!
Muscles quiver.
Tendons fray.
Is this even serious?
MORE!
Bones creak.
Joints swell.
Still not enough.
MORE!
Heart strains.
Breathing stops.
…Maybe?
MORE!
Nose bleeds.
Cells scream.
So very close.
MORE!
Vision blurs.
Awareness fades.
ALMOST THERE.
MORE!
Carrot shifts…
One millimetre…
Two.
…
…
…What now?
…What is there?
Start again…?
Move on…?
Keep Going…?
Give up…?
Pain at any level is an Expression.
Allow it to Speak
and Listen to what it has to say.
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Bring Awareness to the Inner Conflict…,
Face and Allow the Intensity…,
A Resolution Will Come.
