It was like we were lost in a race
The point of which
I could not tell you now
At the time it seemed important
Who was in first place
But what did that even mean
And how was it determined
Who made the most
Sarcastic snip
Wittiest reply
Quickest roll of the eyes
Laughable in retrospect
No less devastating in effect
Slowly
Noticeably
Crushing egos
Crumbling dreams
Killing love
Still we raced on
Until every bit of hope
For our relationship was gone
E.A. Fussell
10.28.2020
E. A. Fussell 