Faye Gibson Poet Free verse

From the Top

Over two-thirds of my lifetime
I have been climbing,
searching for an elusive peak,
Stretching for the pinnacle.

Would I ever attain?
Find freedom from the guilt
of not pleasing other people,
not meeting their expectations . . .
learn to just be me.

Just lately, I breathe pristine air
unadulterated by polluting opinions;
I sense, at last, the apex
where I am free,
living in a now moment,
savoring my place in it.

I see my years below
from where I stand victorious;
the wearying uphill strain
was worth what I have achieved.

I love you, but you do not own me.

Copyright, 9-20-2014
Faye Lanham Gibson

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Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser September 28, 2014 at 9:12 AM :) love your 3rd stanza :) simply meaningful :) Hope you are ok FAye..:) all is well to your transfer.. :) Faye Gibson September 28, 2014 at 3:46 PM Thanks, Olive. I am doing well. We bought a condo, so lots of change going on right now. Hope you are doing well.

Little Known Nothing September 20, 2014 at 3:47 PM This is beautifully written and flows from verse to verse. Loved it's simplicity and grace. L.k.n