Alive

If every move I make is wrong maybe I should just freeze in place, waiting for that Knight to come along, the one with the obscure face. Half blind and almost deaf I see no banners in the sky only the kind that come into view momentairly then pass by. 'I don't know how to do this!' she cries, I don't know anything at all. But in my heart I know I'm alive, at least until that sharp blade falls. "Off with her head!"

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/26/2016 9:30:00 PM

Helen Beck, you've expressed yourself well, I like the way you ended the poem. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry when you have time. Happy Easter ** LOVE LINDA

Skat A

Date: 8/10/2015 6:54:00 PM

HELEN, a wonderful read.... LOVE *SKAT*

Robin Maughan

Date: 4/19/2009 8:03:00 AM

Nice ending! My head has been on the plate more than once !! Welcome! Hugs, Robin

James Marshall Goff

Date: 4/5/2009 4:36:00 PM

Helen, in your heart, you are very much alive! your comments made my heart sing! much love, Jim

John Loving Iii

Date: 4/5/2009 12:58:00 PM

we all suffer from this, it's called hope and shyness. it's when cupids arrow cuts your clothes but not you. i like this piece, it's deep in the right places. John H Loving III

James Marshall Goff

Date: 4/5/2009 9:42:00 AM

I see a ray of hope in this poem! only 'half blind'and 'banners....come into view' Helen, never quit! never give up! the best is yet to come! holy cow, you moved me with this fine poem! thanks! Jim