Which Side of the Street?

Sunny Side of the Street

This is my side of the street,

the area of town where I live in sunshine. 

The other side is dark and cloudy.

Most days I am satisfied in the familiar.

But then I hear the voice of discontent 

urging me to cross the border to the other side. 

Too much time is spent half asleep

over there,

in that dreary, sunless location.

When I finally awaken and

goodbyes are extended,

I re-enter my neighborhood -

the sunny side of the street.

© 2014 Lana Gray