Step Away to Step Forward

Maybe the best way

To move forward is to step away…

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Caught in the midst of a storm brewing around you

You cannot figure out what you want to do

You are too close to the commotion to hear

The voice of reason, no matter how clear

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You step away from the maelstrom, now you can assess

The situation from a distance, be involved a bit less

Removing yourself from a problem physically or figuratively

Gives you the priceless gift of objectivity..

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To some extent, you become an observer dispassionate

Your emotions embroiled in the situation dissipate

You move forward with a decision that you have made

With the voice of reason that would have been drowned out, had you stayed