Moving On

When I confront my loneliness
And look it in the eye
My independence seems like
Such a waste of time

My joys and my sorrows
Are shared by only me
And I question the purpose 
Of my struggle to be free

I'm not sure I've defined
The web that's been protecting me
There's just something about
All those fears that are affecting me

Now here I stand
The cold wind around me
Stripped to my soul
No walls to surround me

Thrown caution to the wind? 
No, not really, not quite 
Still gathering courage
As well I might

To risk and be vulnerable 
To whatever's waiting to start
To allow hope once again
To rest gently in my heart
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Taylor Avatar
November 13, 2010 at 7:17 PM
Touching verse! So true! I commend you on your bravery, its hard to keep putting yourself out there. We all empathize with this, you have given us a brilliant write. GREAT
Loving Iii Avatar
November 4, 2010 at 2:12 PM
we share this feeling right about now. be careful with your heart.john
Iyer Avatar
October 23, 2010 at 8:55 PM
We never know where life will lead us. Great lines, cheers suresh
Dietrich Avatar
October 20, 2010 at 6:52 PM
A great self reflection, LInda. I hope you succeeded in what you wanted to do! Luv, Andrea
Neels Avatar
August 18, 2010 at 1:52 AM
Sometimes being alone is good for introspection, but its always amazing to embrace something new.. I enjoyed your write this morning Linda ~ Wima
Dufresne Avatar
August 14, 2010 at 6:38 PM
What's happening good Linda ?
Dufresne Avatar
July 28, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Very well done Linda! Okay cool. I see the openings now. This is awesome poetry in my opinion there Lady Linda! As Dr ram said "life is such" but you have expounded your living it oh so well.This one will go into my favs. I love esp. the last 2 lines which ,to me, is the essence of this poem and life. congrats. by the way thanks for the advice. I did as you suggested .Great. Thanks again.
Culverhouse Avatar
July 27, 2010 at 6:35 AM
enjoyed reading your works today! Great write!
Mehta Avatar
July 27, 2010 at 3:22 AM
Life is such. Enjoyed the write
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