I drew a line in the sand today
took a step and just crossed on over
Grabbed some flowers the food bank gave away
on the corner of Cleveland and Dover
I placed them in my window sill
and pulled the drapes to let the sun in
Put on a sweater to cut the chill
and some tunes by Don Mclean
In that moment I was completely covered in warmth
a momentary peace, before the backlash
Cause no one likes a pleaser reborn
left to wade in their own aftermath
It may take some effort protecting this line
and keeping myself on the right side
I guess it's like most things, depending on time
either way now, I know, I'm alright
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Comments (3)
Sometimes we just gotta do more than toe the line. Great poem Kelli
Whether crossing the line or not, we do what we gotta do.
I love the imagery in this and the softness woven throughout. Wonderful poem!