The path chosen

Sad man
angry man
deflated man
lost
wondering the streets
black of night
searching
searching
searching
dark alley
dirty gutter
the stench
on his fingers
in his nose
searching
searching
searching
in unlit doorways
in desolate parks
spooked by shadows
of the night
searching
searching
searching
for a-
young man
happy man
satisfied with life
in penthouse apartments
driving fast cars
searching
searching
searching
for the woman of his dreams
in department stores
classy restaurants
the smell of her perfume
searching
searching
searching
blonde hair
brunette
red
there she goes-
right out of his grasp
searching
searching
searching
a whole life time
spent