Perspective

perspective is the crux

of the decision

distance stretched out

further than the eye can see

shapes blur in the distance

edges slip at the seams

one look is not enough

a glance offers no more

are you looking forward to something

or gazing back at the end

the horizon line

the vanishing point

where the earth ends

and the sky begins

or is this where the sky begins

and the earth ceases to exist

where plan and foresight

become fantasy and dream

there is no beginning anymore

just as sure as there is no end

and there is no steady place for decision

just the ground beneath my feet

I can no longer discern the difference

between moving forward or back

the fact is the road remains

just as long either way

*original photo by Kelly Riley*