Initially, it was all a bit of fun
Having a bit of a yarn
But in the wake of what has recently been said
I’ll try for a seminal piece
Just get it straight in my head

A seminal piece would set me up right
Comfortable possibilities for life
But what if my scribing is considered tripe
Would I dig in and put up a scrap?
A reservoir of ability, full and ripe

Or would I sit back and accept
Mediocrity my constant
But then aren’t many of us alike
Consumed with the fear of failure
Frightened to climb on the bike

Initially, I was dreaming of success
Wallowing in fiscal comfort
But in the wake of what I’ve recently considered
I’ll relax and chill out
My seminal piece left undelivered.

Stuart Clark