Softly Sprung – Written December 2025 (Aged 50)

Softly Sprung

Am I underrated,
or just unsung?
Do I suspend belief,
or am I just
softly sprung?
Do I need a deep dive —
would you attach an iron lung?
Am I me,
or bits of them?
Am I here for mines,
but lacking gems?
Othering —
that is frustrating,
needs smothering,
and it is not so loving.
Am I purposeful,
or just a fool?
Do I promise hot drinks
which then
too quickly cool?
Is my love an anarchist,
but longing for a steady rule?
Am I off the field of play,
or am I on the ball?
Does my ambition fall short,
or do outcomes walk tall?

James Garratt: December 2025

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