Chasing Rainbows

Once upon a stormy day,

I saw a rainbow bright

I moved to gain a closer view,

But found it quite the fight.

I found with every step I took

The rainbow moved apace 

With spritely strides and playful gait,

It led a merry chase.

At last, I knew not what to do,

This rainbow had me beat.

I sighed, with a dull, defeated air

And took a mossy seat.

'Twas there, amidst the dew and sun

I sat to mourn my grave defeat

And found I had not yet begun 

To see the rainbow's beauty sweet.

I learned that day a wondrous truth

Whilst in that sedentary truce,

For sitting there, I gained a view

Which chasing never could produce.