Questions

I hate being forgotten And I hate the feeling of forgetting Tendrils of numbing fingers Pulling me to the edge And now I have to decide Should I fall? Or should I jump? Or should I run home first, And sit in silence with A drink tipping out of my hand And wait for it to hit the floor? Or should I let others decide for me? Let them take the indecisive decisions That pour on my shoulders like acid rain Maze of white scars I’ve gotten lost in. And twist them into a perfect line i'll never see. Because I'm always running Always chasing the birds that can fly Over this edge I'm stuck on. If teardrops gave me feathers I’d have Wings. I’d fly Never to come back down.

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Chris Green

Date: 10/29/2017 5:03:00 PM

I believe that if tear drops gave us feathers, many of us would not come down again as the sorrow of being forgotten or in forgetting is we discover the weight of it is something that we can finally overcome. Wonderfully written Iris. This was fantastic

Iris Blade
Date: 10/29/2017 8:43:00 PM

Thank you Chris, it means a lot. This was just one of my depressing musings as I was struggling with something a bit too heavy to hold. I am very glad you can connect with my writing.

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/27/2017 8:31:00 AM

So deeply sad to feel forgotten and you have expressed this well with your poem along with so many thoughts to think about, Iris.

Iris Blade
Date: 10/27/2017 8:51:00 AM

Yes, thank you. I really do hate the feeling of forgetting. Its impossible to resist.

Silent One

Date: 10/27/2017 6:26:00 AM

ITs always sad when we are forgotten, and many questions arise.. I find sometimes it best to just let things be... and in the end we find the right answers.. deep write Iris..

Iris Blade
Date: 10/27/2017 8:47:00 AM

Yes it is, that is wise advice my friend. Than you very much for your comment.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/26/2017 7:53:00 PM

Though sad, great images!

Iris Blade
Date: 10/26/2017 7:59:00 PM

Thank you so much! Have a nice day!