My Overburdened Pack

An unfurling storm,
miles away from anywhere,
foolish to ascend.

The frozen supplies,
reminders of poor planning,
and my shortcomings.

But upon the snow
rests my overburdened pack,
begging to descend.

And I do agree,
because you cannot exchange
a failed homecoming.

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