Tuesday 8 May 2012

Living on the edge

Upon a rocky cliff
I peer down to another world below
My legs try to shuffle back
But it would only mean further to go

"You will need these", a voice calls
Two suitcases loaded, one for each arm
I shudder with the extra weight

I could run and escape
But the cliff would always remain

It is time
I let myself step into the air
 wait for the crash
But only softness remains
Two parachutes have emerged from the cases
I am going to be ok

8 comments:

  1. : ) aaaah that's nice! Now you make me wonder... sounds like you have stepped outside the comfort zone... and seems the decision was right! : )

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    1. Haha, yes. I have been taking the hard road lately, and although I experience intense fear, somehow I make the leap. All of you are helping me though!

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  2. I love the line "I could run and escape, but the cliff would always remain...". To me, that's a message of facing and overcoming your fears, problems, or obstacles. Beautiful poem my friend.

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    1. Thanks as always Keith. No matter how fantastic our lives, there are always obstacles in our way.

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  3. that was a great entry...ive found myself peering down that cliff many times...may as well jump
    smile
    brian

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    1. I am starting to think I should not be jumping alone. If I could meet people (like all you cool bloggers) who are prepared to jump with me then it turns into a recreational fun time rather than the scariness I perceive it to be.

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  4. For me, I've found three parachutes that help me when I need to take the plunge: faith, hope and love(which includes gratitude).

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    1. Three parachutes! I like it. You can jump with me anytime Pablo.

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