POETRY

Sidestep

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It was all right in front of you.
Follow the path. Stay the course.

But instead you sidestep.
Out of line. Out of order.

You catch Fate’s eye, now hold it.
Stand your ground. Stare her down.

Pay the price.
Hold on tight.

You let her light the kindling.