"The Line," a Poetry Post

As a caretaker,
You're always looking for
The line.

How much good living is
Too much good living
Considering your love's
Circumstances.

How many happy dances
Should be danced,
Considering.

You learn to live with
The absence of certain
Romantic notions.

How many disappointments
Should be discussed,
Considering.

How many dreams
Should be pursued,
Considering.

How much
Should you laugh or
Cry,
Considering the
Direness of your love's
Situation.

How much of a
Break
Should you
Take?

How many
Hours
Should you sleep,
Considering that your
Love's been awake
All night,
Waiting to see your
Smiling face?

How long should you wait
To set new personal goals,
New family goals...

How long should you
Pray
Before accepting God's will
As done.

How long do you
Quietly hold your breath
To avoid upsetting the
Balance of your situation?

The line between
Life and
Death...

Where is the line?
Where is the line?
Where is the line?

Have I crossed it yet?

-T. D. James-Moss