a bridge

there are things

to reconcile

to redeem

to reclaim

and to lose…

the past is racing

to overcome

its own memory

surging recollection

daring today

reach back, reach back

but there are things

to risk

and reasons not to

to stay here today

is the bridge to burn

or to cross

the life we spend is on the span

are we crossing

or going back

Barry DeCarli

Copyright 2010 Barry DeCarli