is not really such a
bad thing;
yes, it's effort-
lessly shaken—
but then
again, it's just as
casually regained.
Besides, regardless
of what
Frost says,
it's a waste
and indecorous
to harbor grand convictions
about sustaining
strained relationships
or asymmetrically
favoring
the cost
which you've already
sunk into your chosen way—
instead of the road
not taken.