Of Life Or Limb

Smack dab in the heights 
a moment missed 
where cracks crease 
the self-destruct
unnoticed 
in the reality
that life evolves
enveloping every step
up the ladder
surveying tattered seams
costs of lovers dreams
and then you fall
or fail
to see the lessons
and what they truly mean
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Roper Avatar
October 18, 2017 at 12:36 PM
deep and amazing write, Tim.
Ella Avatar
October 18, 2017 at 9:03 AM
Love the music Tim - beautiful. :) You have a very meaningful poem - life is always evolving-learning, growing. This is a fav!
Vaso Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 9:46 PM
Very contemplative poem, I like. Great music you choose well.
Dietrich Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 6:06 PM
Deep poem and well written, Tim. I especially like the last lines and how you tied it up.
Smith Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 7:36 PM
Thanks Andrea
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace