Crossing That Bridge

In my own little world, I drift with the tide, not taking great risks. Could I ever commit to traveling over to the other side? I’ll be crossing that bridge when I come to it. Big dreams, my soul’s fire, have become rather small. But what if my long-ago dreams were re-lit? In going for them, could I sacrifice all? I’ll be crossing that bridge when I come to it. My future’s uncertain; I only can know I have to keep moving somehow; I can’t quit. When the water of life is ceasing to flow. . . I’ll be crossing that bridge when I come to it.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013


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Date: 12/28/2013 6:14:00 AM
Very good poem Andrea. The thoughts of many summed up perfectly. I pray for continued strength for you. And I pray to St. Joseph for your Hubby. Such a powerful and beautiful prayer.
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Date: 12/2/2013 3:37:00 PM
Beautiful winning write on this poem. soup mail. P
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Date: 11/7/2013 10:52:00 PM
Andrea, ,a beautiful winning poem. Enjoyed reading every crossing bridge win. Hugs ~ SKAT ~
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Date: 11/7/2013 10:08:00 AM
i would have placed this way at the top!
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Date: 11/7/2013 8:30:00 AM
I think there is much wisdom in this write. I enjoyed reading it again.congratulations.
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Date: 11/7/2013 7:07:00 AM
You are so clever andy, congratulations on your win sweetie xx
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Date: 11/7/2013 5:05:00 AM
congrats! a lovely poem Andrea.
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Date: 11/6/2013 9:29:00 PM
Congrats on the win in the contest of Deb, Andrea
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Date: 11/6/2013 8:58:00 PM
Always with a magical touch you enter one that can only be deemed a winner... Love ya dearest..... Jake
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Date: 11/6/2013 6:47:00 PM
ANDREA THANK YOU FOR LIKING YOUR WIN..... Congratulations on your Crossing That Bridge win.... always & forever :) LINDA
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Date: 11/6/2013 1:17:00 PM
congrats on your win Andrea
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Date: 11/6/2013 11:13:00 AM
how i can relate to this, andie... hopeful write that shines... you'll get your dreams!..special cheers on your win..:) huggs
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Date: 11/4/2013 9:31:00 PM
Love the line "when the water of life is ceasing to flow" - great follow up to the previous line about continuing to keep moving in life
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Date: 10/31/2013 7:47:00 AM
So inspirational! A question between courage and doubt but a determination to pursue no matter what it takes! Such a nice poem, Andrea! Bless you! Love,love,love! :-) -Den
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Date: 10/30/2013 12:32:00 AM
This poem is so like you Andrea. I tend to think that we are all doing what we must do to survive and learn along the way. I enjoyed your poem that is a bit like a shadow to you. Hugs,
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Date: 10/29/2013 4:33:00 PM
Keep moving, Andrea, and I'll watch from the sandy bank. Love, daver
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Date: 10/27/2013 1:25:00 PM
yes, such truth here, Andrea - love it
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Date: 10/26/2013 8:35:00 PM
I really like this poem. I like "I drift with the tide" - brill. Best wishes Linda x
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Date: 10/26/2013 7:40:00 PM
Cross every bridge you come to Petal and mean it, and never look back. As Mummay used to say, "He who hesitates is lost". Which reminds me, I must write more lol. Beautifully written, good luck in the contest. Take care, Richard
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Date: 10/26/2013 1:19:00 PM
Very goo philosophical poem here Andrea.Enjoyed.I have never tried this form.
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Date: 10/26/2013 9:53:00 AM
YOU GO GIRL! GREAT WRITE! RIGHT? YES RIGHT! .THANKS
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Date: 10/25/2013 10:56:00 AM
Andrea it seems often you become nostalgic. This one touches very badly.(?:v Jenish
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Date: 10/25/2013 9:51:00 AM
Wonderful poem. "I'll be crossing that bridge when I come to it" sounds like committal to me. Great write!
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Date: 10/25/2013 8:32:00 AM
Excellent write! Sometimes I get partway over the bridge, get distracted by the water flowing under and don't move either way.
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Date: 10/24/2013 7:19:00 PM
Andrea, you are amazing when it comes to contest I have noticed... give me a little of your writing talent.. LOL.. I don't know how you do it!! Your poem is of beauty. Good luck.............. check out my new one when you have the chance. take care for now............... LOVE SKAT
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