HIGHWAY SIGNS
September24, 2023
Slow Stop Yield Merge
And things like cattle crossings
Highway signs ignored?
Crash ouch omg death
Or maybe just aticket
Or a big "whew!"
Listen Look Love Join
And things like dishes or laundry
These too must be heeded!
Tears Shouts Withdrawal Breaking Glass
Or maybe just Dear Joan
Or "I'm so sorry."
Too many times we bail
And leave a chip unhealed
Too many times we fail to see
The sacrifices made to bring us joy.
Oh, boy!
That one hit home.
Kindness is in short demand
Instead we cheer for misery
As our own needs company
And she loves company too.
And you
Pretend you are strong
When all you are is brittle
Scales protect your heart and lungs
Tho they really just
Keep a lock on the real You.
The path to joy begins with
Forgiveness
That detoxifies the poison
Each grudge holds.
Be bold
For only the brave
Overcome their own shadow.
We are brave in our secret hearts
But when we face the music
Out pour the excuses
We never even rehearsed.
Life is a highway, the poet said
Miss too many signs
And love, like life, is dead.
How Why Who What?
Are you really there?
Did you hear me?
Do you fear me?
We don’t really pay attention
Until we realize
Weare not the only ones
On the road.
