Poetry

Lines, inspired by Martha Collins's Lines

Life is a series of lines
Lines are the decisions that we make on a daily basis
A line is really a means of going from point A to point B
Each day we are faced with choices
And must decide
To go left or right, up or down,
Which path or line to follow
Sometimes the line is easy to find and straight
Or concealed and hard to follow
A line can be as simple as walking from one place to another
I follow lines every day
When talking with someone I follow a series of lines
Direct or not, both working to achieve the same thing
Answer the question
When riding I work a series of lines
Point A to Point B
Working to keep the horse in alignment
When cutting, holding the line
Straight across end to end, holding an offensive position
Or taking a defensive position, giving ground in the corners
Driving up in the cut, moving from one position to another
Life is a series of lines
Everyone walks a different path
Follows a different line