Move On When Poem by John Sensele

Move on when the millstone of the past
Stifles the future and trivialises
Past indiscretions and cast
A pall of doubt more than your conscience realises.

Move on when on balance
New realities paint brighter prospects
In relationships that depend not on chance
But on jettisoning seasoned suspects.

Move on when turning into salt
Looms large as retribution
For trivial tweet you co-wrote
Briefs friends and foes on a multifaceted malefaction.

Move on when 'business as usual'
Means being economic with the truth
Or embracing a stance that signals a casual
Attitude towards love from your doting Ruth.