Inspired from the legend of Tantalus
It’s excruciating to have something untouchable
Something that is right there, but out of reach
Tantalizingly close, yet miles away
Tantalus knows all about it I’m sure
A Greek legend
In the underworld, punishment for his sins
Tantalus was made to stand in a lake
With a tree of delicious fruits
But he couldn’t reach them
Because the lake would gush back
And the fruits would recoil at his touch

Having something untouchable
Is more painful
Than having nothing at all