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Precipice Sf

Restless, wanting. Sitting on a precipice. Squirming on the brink of discovery. Wishing to leap, float into unseen possibilities. Wanting to embrace a new reality! Why am I unable to trust? Leaning on my fear. So afraid, You will let me fall. Andrea Dietrich's "Sucintly Free Contest" Written November 13th 2013

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Richard D Seal

Date: 11/19/2013 8:23:00 PM

Congratulations Rick, well deserved win. Not had much time last few days, still catching up. On this excellent write that asks a hard question, I'd just say, if you can't trust yourself, who can you trust, take the leap and find out. Take care, Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/19/2013 8:44:00 PM

Good advice providing 'm trustworthy*lol*

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/18/2013 7:04:00 PM

Richard, , Awesome free verse... xox~ Linda,

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/18/2013 7:08:00 PM

Thanks Linda.

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 11/18/2013 4:54:00 PM

I think we all have these thoughts from time to time...I like the way the entire poem leads up to that stellar last line - congrats on your win! :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/18/2013 7:08:00 PM

Thanks Charlotte.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 11/18/2013 7:28:00 AM

This one definitely deserved a win. Congrats

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/18/2013 8:30:00 AM

Thanks Monterey.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/17/2013 11:59:00 PM

you have succeeded in making me feel what you experienced, rich.... sweet congrats all the way..:) huggs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/18/2013 8:30:00 AM

Thanks Nette.

Mark Peterson

Date: 11/17/2013 11:50:00 PM

Richard: I love this poem with edginess and emotion. Wish I had written it.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/18/2013 8:31:00 AM

Thanks Mark.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/17/2013 6:11:00 PM

this is so awesome, Richard. I love how you wove this poem from beginning to end. Congratulations in my SF contest.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/17/2013 8:32:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, I appreciate you adding it to the list.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 11/17/2013 1:33:00 PM

Wonderful descriptions of the human conundrum. We yearn to reach out, to connect, yet hold ourselves immobile for fear of the fall. Extremely well done my friend.

Kim Van Breda

Date: 11/15/2013 6:06:00 AM

Excellent write Richard-- it's all about stepping out of the boat... we will never know if we fail to try.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/15/2013 7:56:00 AM

People forget that a second man walked on water. When Peter stepped out of the boat he walked towards Jesus. When he looked away from him he became fearful and sank still Jesus did not abandon him and they both made it back to the boat. Thanks for making me think of this story. With God there is nothing to fear.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/14/2013 8:14:00 PM

you've accomplished so much in just a few words here, richard! succinct, indeed, and very well-written!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/14/2013 9:06:00 PM

Thanks Ilene

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 11/14/2013 4:12:00 PM

Well done, Trust is built over time..someone let you fall somewhere along the line? Nice job. BG

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/14/2013 4:53:00 PM

Fortunately God caught me and I am on firm ground.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/14/2013 12:54:00 PM

Some fear is only imagined, Richard....Remember...."perfect love casts out fear." Also..."If you dash your foot against a rock and fall, an angel will catch you." Never fear. :-D Hope this does well in the contest because it's absolutely amazing...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/14/2013 6:30:00 PM

True....But worth the risk. How else will you find out the truth? I think you will not fall but fly.....

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/14/2013 4:54:00 PM

Real or imagined it is a powerful force.

Poet Tacito

Date: 11/14/2013 11:30:00 AM

Utterly incredible. One of your finest yet. The underlying messages of strength & need are resounding in your lines. This is how its done. How its expressed. I'm damn proud of you sir.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/14/2013 4:55:00 PM

Thanks Drake! ;0)