Distancing
distancing
shrug instead of struggle
waste no effort on the problem
simply say that now
is the time to turn away
from sadness
disavow bad company
disconnect from strife
destroy self doubt
describe yourself
so if it happens
that you are found
not fighting the fight
not arming yourself
against an foe
in whose light
you once warmed yourself
smile and turn away
to other better things
living on your own terms
loving yourself
faithfully
smile and shrug
saying nothing
laugh and leave it
it is enough that you
see your way
Louie Spooner Bucklin Copyright 2014