Regression
The u-turn toward
the earlier
before we reached
this hard-fought point
sends drivers past
the interstate
toward the first square
once thought done
and those who choose
to head on back
approach the loss
of what was gained.
Perhaps for some
that's progress made
and they may think that
rather great
but history
remains averse
to those who go
from bad to worse.
Regression © Copyright 2021, Robert J. Tiess.
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"Works in Reverse" challenge prompt - link:
https://allpoetry.com/contest/2751285-Works-in-Reverse-
Submitted: June 24, 2020