Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

One Second Delay

Hesitation
Just a moments delay
Lives change forever
Trajectory altered 
Heading to the unknown
Why? Why?
I so liked my routine
The unchanging gives me security
Makes me feel safe
I like to control the outcome
Do I really control anything?
Allow me my illusions
If I am not the master of my own destiny,
to whom will I bow?
Predictability 
Predictability is the blanket to which I cling
Hesitation has ripped it from my hands
I stand naked at the edge of wonder
Youthful vigor renewed
Alive once more
No safety net to cushion my fall
Yet I am not afraid
A stranger in a new land
Yet somehow I feel at home
The unfamiliar is strangely comforting
I am powerless but to continue forward
Heart matches each new step
The unknown becomes known
New routines are established
Oh how I like my routines
Predictability is draped over my shoulders
My life is different
Yet my pattern remains the same

I'm left to ponder
Perhaps I should hesitate once again

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Harry Horsman April 21, 2020 at 9:25 PM Hi Richard, i'm back again with poetry from my fav list. Here's a gem from 7 years ago....nothing has changed in the world. only this damn virus...Stay Safe my friend....

The Situation February 11, 2013 at 12:56 PM Hesitate every thing except when asked about love. Richard Lamoureux February 11, 2013 at 1:10 PM Thanks for visiting and commenting.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 11, 2013 at 7:15 AM A lovely poem, Richard - Thank you. - Hope your week will be beautiful and good. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux February 11, 2013 at 12:54 PM Thanks Anne-Lise

Sara Kendrick February 11, 2013 at 7:14 AM Routine and predictibility are surely great security blankets..Enjoyed reading this morning..Sometimes one has to escape the security of the nest and live a little though..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara Richard Lamoureux February 11, 2013 at 12:55 PM Thanks Sara

Demetrios Trifiatis February 11, 2013 at 4:19 AM Dear Richard , Impressive, pensive, philosophical yet down to earth! Beautifully expressed, thought provoking! Thank you! Richard Lamoureux February 11, 2013 at 12:56 PM Thanks Demettrios

Dan Kearley February 11, 2013 at 1:04 AM Ahh yes..Security,predictability,routines...They can all be changed in one second indeed.This poem made me think of something...If a mother bird would never push her chicks from the nest.Would they ever learn to fly?Security,predictability,routines.. Beautiful write... Well worth the smile on my face. :o)

Yanny Widjanarko February 10, 2013 at 4:48 PM Great penned Rick, wonderful as always, have a blessed afternoon :) - hug, yanny

Harry Horsman February 10, 2013 at 8:52 AM Oh i love this Richard,, today those that seek to profit on any aspect ,, would have us forever changing, moving on is a buzz word,, this poem put everything in to perspective i just love it...to my fav