My Reynard Thoughts

I wrote this poem back in 2015. I was feeling very frustrated a being unable to return to the UK to live, at being trapped in a pretty miserable situation, so it's a pretty miserable poem - but I've always liked the rhythm of it, and so I finally did something with it. Not much has changed.

In the kennel of my mind
My Reynard thoughts pace
Nine steps to the wall
And then retrace

Exit strategy one
Is ineffective
Blame, entreaty
Replay the story
Nine steps to the wall
And then retrace

Exit strategy two
Is still unthinkable
Comfort, sleep
A bolted meal
Nine steps to the wall
And then retrace

Exit strategy three
A risky plan
Anger, torpor
Drink of water
Nine steps to the wall
And then retrace

Nine steps to the wall
And there's a barrier
Exit, exit, exit
Must be somewhere

Nine steps to retrace
Another barrier
This one's called acceptance
But retrace

In the kennel of my mind
My haggard thoughts pace
Exit, exit, exit
And retrace

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