Zen Apprentice

Seeking enlightenment 17 syllables at a time.

Advertising copywriter by day, aspiring philosopher/poet by night.

The road pushes us.
We get stronger every mile.
Bathed in sweat, we grow.

Sunrise to sunrise.
A 24-hour test.
Rise to the challenge.

The spider smiles wide.
Victims never see the truth.
Flee or be eaten.

Morning comes too soon.
Elusive sleep came too late.
Much yawning ensues.

Deadline approaches.
Why do I procrastinate?
Pressure inspires me.