tailchase

I have been chasing my own tail  
since this morning  
completely lost  
in distractions.  
 
I know the scent, and the trail,  
and the way,  
but I've been finding every reason  
to poke at bushes  
pick up rocks,  
and waste the day.  
 
I noticed this time, though,  
that the distractions  
weren't working.  
they didn't get me to turn back.  
or even stop.  
 
I have no clue where this ends,  
but for my feet, bless them,  
nothing but onward will do.  
 
Here is thanking  
the nighttime walk  
that cooled my face  
and calmed me,  
 
and the shooting star that scratched the sky  
to tell me  
some tails are beyond chasing.