The Assurance Of Hubris

looking back at my long life
and what big and small decisions
I’m able to recall

I seldom thought my ‘choices’
could be so detrimental
sure, some I could guess

but most were made under duress
forced by circumstances
beyond my control

when I remember my journey’s course
trying to banish remorse
can’t seem to find a brighter place

just a petty little mote
flotsam at the edge of the abyss 
despite the assurance of my hubris

–LE – 10/11/25