Sidelines

It is funny how sides work,

no, not green beans and mashed potatoes,

opposite areas of that imaginary line

running straight through a relationship

A division of two people,

often in love, or so they say

Playing the game

on a tilted field,

an uneven surface

 

Lines in the sand,

drawn deeply with a sharp stick

a crevice separating smiles

showing its teeth

grinning, sort of

 

It is a matter of principle,

 

Welcome to the principles office

 

Small requests fall in that drawer,

big desires �" yeah, whatever

Feelings, that file over there,

emotions, piled in the corner

 

Do the math

 

Person #1 wants it

Person #2 delivers

Person #2 wants it

Person #1 denies

 

So which side of the line do we stand here -

 

or fall?

Reviews

[willweb]

"hmmmm... I like it... and because its a bit out of the box... allows and directs the reader to think and apply it to their own life.. makes me like it even more.... I bow in your presence...

[willweb]

Oh my, there is no need to bow here but I do appreciate your kindness and the smile you have brought to my face. Thank you so much.

you are most welcome

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Pondering the situation?
Cloudy thoughts or not wanting to believe it?
Moving apart....

[willweb]

Thank you Josie, so much. I am so very thrilled you enjoyed this.

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

You are welcome!

[Matching Socks]

ha! I'm confused!
No wonder they say love is complicated!
I understand what you're saying though, more or less.
I'm just never sure which side of the line I'm on.
Really liked this one Will.

[willweb]

You are not alone, I am as confused as you are and I wrote the damn thing. :) Thanks so much Ana. You can come stand on this side of the line if you like, there is plenty of room.

[Lyn Anderson]

Interesting, I like the thought process and the format here. One question, is principle's an intentional play on words? As written it could be either, so just a question.

[willweb]

No...I left the apostrophe out just to lure you in. :) Yes it was intentional to make a point which I am sure I will be the only who gets. Thanks so very much KLGoode for your nice comments.

[Lyn Anderson]

I love you too. :)