Heaven Nor Hell

When i step down this path,
that haunts me with questions unanswered
a question of glass, and of certain reach
yet i will not reach?

so then what will it bring,
a symphony for birds to sing
or maybe the halting
of the hearts beating

but when that is so true
that it cannot be denied
dare i hide
from laughter and dismissal

from the objections and conclusions
this i choose to hide
rather than be smitten to heaven or hell
remain therefore in my limbo

and if i do reach
how well will my arm stretch?
what if i do catch
or what if a fall will break my neck

you may call me by the name that is mine
i am no coward, just simply satisfied
with a question left unanswered
rather than the sweet serenity's goodbyes
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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January 20, 2010 at 9:42 AM
Your poetry was a pleasure to read today Jon. I hope you have a wonderful day filled with love and inspiration. May we all be able to read your poetry here at PoetrySoup for years to come. Love, Carol
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January 19, 2010 at 3:22 PM
I suppose the world is full of what if's. Nice and interesting write
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