Life Isn’t Theory

In Theory

in theory
it’s simple
perhaps even easy

in theory
there are
no obstacles
or interruptions
no rabbit holes
resentments
or resistance
no people to disappoint
no self to let down

in theory
there is no fear
of failure
or success
no possibility of
the worst case scenario
where everything
remains the same
regardless of what you do

in theory
you push your edge
with joy
and you emerge
victorious
or at least
stronger
for having made
the effort

in theory
you climb the ladder
with ease
leap into possibility
with courage
and land in a soft bed of compassion
when you fall
from grace

in theory
the cuts leave no scars
your tears cleanse
without stinging
and your words land
like spring dew
on freshly cut grass

in theory
your dreams come true
the way you dreamed them
and you feel
the way
you expected to feel
that day
when you first imagined
how life could be
in theory