He missed out on the fireworks

He missed out on the dizziness

He missed out on the two-step

He missed out on life

Buried in tediousness

Buried in his anxiety

Buried in the concerns of others

Buried and sullied

Sadly, there was no turning back

Rooted and rotted

Blazing life ineptitude

Dirt covered his body

Too soon and yet expected

He missed out on the fireworks