Get out of the way,
and the way becomes clear.

We are our own roadblocks.

Your anger approaches—
get out of its way
and let it pass!

Your anxiety encroaches—
get out of its way
and let it pass!

Your unkindess reproaches—
get out of its way
and let it pass!

    Each of these
    is a demented cyclist,
    out-of-control,
    bearing down on you.
    Step aside,
    out of harm's way.
    Woosh! They careen by,
    not even grazing you.

Get out of the way,
and the way comes clear. 

Text and image © 2013 by Dirk deVries. All
rights reserved.