Entangled
he spent his life
building and feathering his nest
head down
consumed in the process
a man committed
to the industry
of his task
so capable
so indendent
no time for distraction
wanting nothing
to interrupt
his single-minded endeavor
not needing
nor asking
for help
from anyone
finally one day
he rose up
to look around
to discover
he had achieved
every goal
every accomplishment
was indeed his alone
but terribly alone
he had no one
he was isolated
was entangled
in his cold
calculated
singular
success
he was
empty
and
sad
~ ~ ~
rob kistner © 2012