Edge

More afraid and fearless
than I have ever been
precariously perched
upon the cusp of a dream
faith and swollen heart
clenched in either hand
with an eye on the tide
building castles in the sand.



circa 2006

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Jeff Connelly

Date: 12/13/2019 9:39:00 AM

Several emotions and moments caught in one scene. Like Justice weighing fearlessness against afraid, you balance everything out leaving with the last line that can last the reader, at least me, to think, eventually the tide will rise, but when? Brilliant Maureen. Thank you.

Michael Vacek

Date: 3/17/2018 9:54:00 AM

Mo...I am in such awe of your simplicity and circular similes. Your poems are such that you can contemplate the top-down, bottom-up, middle and around. You most surely add a little lime to your castles, steadfastly building them in our thoughts.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 3/17/2018 10:05:00 AM

A little lime zest Helps the poetry go down ;) thank you so much Michael! xomo

Pat Adams

Date: 10/9/2017 10:51:00 PM

Very well put MO, more afraid and fearless on the cusp building something that most probably will wash out with the tide! Amazing, you are truly an inspiring poet. (I promise I'm not a stalker) Just digging it!!...............xoxPat