I walk down the street.

There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in
I am lost, I am helpless
It isn't my fault
It takes forever to find a way out.

I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I pretend I don't see it
I fall in again
I can't believe I am in the same place
But it isn't my fault
It still takes a long time to get out.

I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I see it is there I still fall in, it's habit
My eyes are open
I know where I am
It is my own fault
I get out immediately.

I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I walk around it.

I walk down another street.

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