Burning Bridges

September 23, 2008

I have the terrible habit of burning bridges.

Of course, it may simply be that people just don’t

like me at all; there’s a very high probability

of that but let’s explore it another time.

For now, let’s talk about my unfortunate habit

of burning bridges.

 

Sometimes I burn bridges

because I don’t want to cross them anymore.

Sometimes I burn bridges 

because they’re old and unstable.

Sometimes I burn bridges

simply because I’ve forgotten they were there.

Sometimes I burn bridges

accidentally.

 

There’s a Stars song that says if you’ve got nothing

left to burn you have to

set yourself on fire.

I’ve always wondered if they meant

set yourself on fire with love

or passion

or set yourself on fire with

regret.