i bought a chair
that i thought was
exactly
what i was looking for
exactly
what i needed
the style
the shape
the colour
ergonomic perfection
that something so simple
could align with
my needs
my wants;
i was surprised
i admit
it caught me off guard
but in time
the comfort i thought
i had found
was found wanting
dissipated
adjustments were made
and support toyed with
plumped up
or reduced
as seemed necessary
only to achieve
further discomfort
and anger
perhaps this desire
(or desperation)
to find
an idea of perfection
dulled my senses
forced
what did not truly fit
i have now spent
more time
seated
upon the floor
considering a replacement;
unable to commit
to discarding
this imperfect throne
i have no confidence
in finding anything better
and will likely continue
second guessing myself
as i second guess myself
Jan 2, 2022
Jan 2, 2022 at 6:45 AM UTC
i bought a chair
that i thought was
exactly
what i was looking for
exactly
what i needed
the style
the shape
the colour
ergonomic perfection
that something so simple
could align with
my needs
my wants;
i was surprised
i admit
it caught me off guard
but in time
the comfort i thought
i had found
was found wanting
dissipated
adjustments were made
and support toyed with
plumped up
or reduced
as seemed necessary
only to achieve
further discomfort
and anger
perhaps this desire
(or desperation)
to find
an idea of perfection
dulled my senses
forced
what did not truly fit
i have now spent
more time
seated
upon the floor
considering a replacement;
unable to commit
to discarding
this imperfect throne
i have no confidence
in finding anything better
and will likely continue
second guessing myself
as i second guess myself
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