how tempting indeed
best to heed
the woods siren’s song

there is that moment
when you realize
you don’t need to be
on the other side of the fence
though it might seem to be calling
with promises of splendor
with a life that you could easily
surrender to
hopping the fence
because of an assurance of success

so very tempting
so easy to believe
your feet say go

go get a running start
and leap
into that new life
it’s waiting
it’s waiting
it’s waiting
it’s waiting
it’s waiting

why are you hesitating
how can you vacillate
with all the beautiful colors
they call your name
so vividly clear

your feet say go
your mind says
no

avoid the splinters
open your eyes
this gorgeous side
is where you reside