the knot

sometimes the knot won't
give.
it's too tight.
when you pull or bend
in any direction
it won't budge, won't
loosen.
sometimes you need
to take drastic
measures to make things
right again, to free
yourself from strife.
so you take to the knife
and cut
the knot away, one
clean swift slice.
then
string in a new lace,
and at last be on your
way.
shoes on, laces tight.