I think it’s over.
The revolution’s happened
and I failed to partake
again.
I keep missing
these important moments in history
seeing them from distance
or only noticing the write-ups
after the fact.

Wherefore?
Why do important opportunities
seem to evade
the faint of heart?
What is it
that makes
me able to miss events
occurring under my very nose?

I am at a loss
as to why
I am able
to escape exciting chances
under virtually all circumstances.
All I wanted
was a t-shirt from the thing.
Or a button.
Was that too much to ask?