the green light

means go

forwards or backwards?

to words rehearsed or time reversed

an urge to appease

can we ever do what we please?

plead

we plead for a second chance

and a third

and a fourth

see

we see the green light

in all its grandeur

the unattainable pursuit of fulfillment

down a spiral of crossroads and rabbit holes

and feelings unbeknownst, unknown

so hard to open up

but so hard to quiet down

we scream and shout

with mouths of hot fiery pepper

instead of understanding springs of water

will we ever learn the truth?

or is that just the game of it all

the twists and turns

and laughs and cries

and hellos and goodbyes

the green light

means life.