Cliff

Cliff

Standing on a cliff, musing on

All I’d ever erred since I was born.

An empty space ahead, conspicuous

Beckoning me with its promise ambitious


I know the tales of this abyss

Self-depreciating in the name of bliss

But maybe, just maybe, I’m different

I won’t be consumed by this grief inherent


Perplexed, I began to spot my options

My next step had to be of caution

Through discerning eyes, I detected

A path with a bridge disconnected


Somewhat rugged, but a path nonetheless

And I could make my due progress

I took my time, let it sink in

A leap was required, to my chagrin


Thought if I stayed put, I’d have nothing to lose

Next thing I knew, I lost my chance to choose
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Marine Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 4:17 PM
I look forward to your next write- your work is thought provoking...: )
Batheja Avatar
August 6, 2018 at 1:32 AM
That means a lot coming from you. I've read all of your poems and can safely say that it'll take me plenty of years to come nearly as close to your writing skills :)
Marine Avatar
July 24, 2018 at 2:11 PM
Always that leap, yet not always into the unknown...it can be more frightening to face the obvious...I felt the trepidation...well expressed!
Batheja Avatar
July 24, 2018 at 11:32 PM
Thank You, Aqua
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