Forwards

My brother Alistair on a tricycle

Going backwards was fun

on my 1970's tricycle. 

A wee reverse turn 

and my parallel parking skills 

were being honed 

at age 6. 

Running backwards is challenging, 

and dangerous,

injury is likely to be sustained. 

Swimming backwards

is complex 

with a high probability 

of my head colliding 

with the wall of the pool.  

Backwards

can be 

fun and challenging

but it is also dangerous.

We are designed for forwards.

A quick glance back to 

assess and learn and ponder, 

but forwards is the way to go.