Between Here and There


I should burn
this bridge
between
here and there.

It has me
wanting to
go back
when I
should be
moving on.

I walk
dragging
my toes
over planks
of what could
have been
instead of
stepping on
what is gone.

Yes, I need
a match
to burn
this bridge
that has me
wanting to
go back
when I should
be moving on.

©Susie Clevenger 2012
Poetics ~ Awareness of the Experience
dVerse~Poets Pub

Comments

Claudia said…
yep...some bridges should def. be burnt to not even considering going back...i like the dragging of toes over what could have been planks..and yeah...better moving towards future...here...got a match for you...smiles
March 4, 2012 at 2:29 AM
Dave King said…
This says it all. Convincingly and succinctly.
March 4, 2012 at 3:32 AM
Louise said…
It's hard to not look back, and they say never burn your bridges....though I think it's a necessary thing sometimes....helps you to move on...thoughtful write to the prompt, Susie :)
March 4, 2012 at 3:54 AM
Brian Miller said…
def understand this...when we leave the door cracked or the way open, it is so easy sometimes to go back there...nice susie
March 4, 2012 at 5:50 AM
Grace said…
I can relate to your post...in my mind, I am sometimes between here and there.

If you wrote this on the go, you are awesome :-)
March 4, 2012 at 6:46 AM
Laurie Kolp said…
It can be so hard to move on, though... enjoyed this, Susie.
March 4, 2012 at 7:41 AM
Unknown said…
I love the repetition in this, and the way you wind the words into themselves, filling out the resolve that you wish to make reality.
March 4, 2012 at 10:15 AM
sheila said…
oh, yes, some bridges are better destroyed than to be left in case we are tempted to cross back over them. I have had a few relationships like that.
March 4, 2012 at 11:09 AM
sjb said…
this is a very nice expression of the artwork...and a clear sense of where you are--emotionally. nice job! Sondra
March 4, 2012 at 6:26 PM
Susie Swanson said…
Such a beautiful poem.. I have had to burn quite a few bridges in my time...Susie
March 4, 2012 at 7:09 PM
Ellecee said…
I like this poem very much. I think that many of us have been in just this place that you describe so beautifully. I know I have.
March 4, 2012 at 7:33 PM
Fireblossom said…
This needs music with it, girl!
March 5, 2012 at 6:37 AM
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