Decisions

He stood on the edge and took a breath of life
The pain of existence cut his heart like a knife
Yet the panorama before him gilded with gold 
Perhaps he had a story that still could be told....


Barbara Gorelick
9/21/15
Four Line Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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September 28, 2015 at 9:52 PM
Barbara, Congratulations on your Four Line win. Forever **SKAT**
Canama Avatar
September 28, 2015 at 3:25 AM
A very meaningful poem! Congrats, Barbara.
Allison Avatar
September 26, 2015 at 5:49 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Barbara:-) hugs Jan xx
A. Sharma Avatar
September 24, 2015 at 11:47 PM
Wonderful expressions Sara ! Congrats on big win!
Dietrich Avatar
September 24, 2015 at 3:35 PM
I like how you ended this on an unsure note! Congrats for your win.
Nance Avatar
September 24, 2015 at 7:51 AM
I really like it, your ink flowed in a great rhythm with a dark beat, grats on your win!
Roper Avatar
September 23, 2015 at 6:30 PM
Congratulations on your win, Barbara. Hugs Eve
Inman Avatar
September 23, 2015 at 12:13 PM
Barbara, I like your write. A positive twist. Sounds like a little hope.
Godwin Avatar
September 22, 2015 at 5:43 PM
I like your entry a great deal, it is both creative and dramatic ... CayCay
Gorelick Avatar
September 22, 2015 at 5:50 PM
Thank you for stopping by..lovely comment..BG
Allison Avatar
September 21, 2015 at 5:32 PM
deep and sad Barbara good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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September 22, 2015 at 5:51 PM
Thank you Jan...appreciate your stopping by with such positive comments. BG
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