Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Precipice Sf

Restless,
wanting.
Sitting on a precipice.
Squirming on the brink of discovery.
Wishing to leap,
float into unseen possibilities.
Wanting to embrace a new reality!
Why am I unable to trust?
Leaning on my fear.
So afraid,
You will let me fall.


Andrea Dietrich's "Sucintly Free Contest"
Written November 13th 2013

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Richard D Seal November 19, 2013 at 8:23 PM Congratulations Rick, well deserved win. Not had much time last few days, still catching up. On this excellent write that asks a hard question, I'd just say, if you can't trust yourself, who can you trust, take the leap and find out. Take care, Richard Richard Lamoureux November 19, 2013 at 8:44 PM Good advice providing 'm trustworthy*lol*

Poet Destroyer A November 18, 2013 at 7:04 PM Richard, , Awesome free verse... xox~ Linda, Richard Lamoureux November 18, 2013 at 7:08 PM Thanks Linda.

Charlotte Puddifoot November 18, 2013 at 4:54 PM I think we all have these thoughts from time to time...I like the way the entire poem leads up to that stellar last line - congrats on your win! :) Richard Lamoureux November 18, 2013 at 7:08 PM Thanks Charlotte.

Monterey Sirak November 18, 2013 at 7:28 AM This one definitely deserved a win. Congrats Richard Lamoureux November 18, 2013 at 8:30 AM Thanks Monterey.

Nette Onclaud November 17, 2013 at 11:59 PM you have succeeded in making me feel what you experienced, rich.... sweet congrats all the way..:) huggs Richard Lamoureux November 18, 2013 at 8:30 AM Thanks Nette.

Mark Peterson November 17, 2013 at 11:50 PM Richard: I love this poem with edginess and emotion. Wish I had written it. Richard Lamoureux November 18, 2013 at 8:31 AM Thanks Mark.

Andrea Dietrich November 17, 2013 at 6:11 PM this is so awesome, Richard. I love how you wove this poem from beginning to end. Congratulations in my SF contest. Richard Lamoureux November 17, 2013 at 8:32 PM Thanks Andrea, I appreciate you adding it to the list.

Monterey Sirak November 17, 2013 at 1:33 PM Wonderful descriptions of the human conundrum. We yearn to reach out, to connect, yet hold ourselves immobile for fear of the fall. Extremely well done my friend.

Kim Van Breda November 15, 2013 at 6:06 AM Excellent write Richard-- it's all about stepping out of the boat... we will never know if we fail to try. Richard Lamoureux November 15, 2013 at 7:56 AM People forget that a second man walked on water. When Peter stepped out of the boat he walked towards Jesus. When he looked away from him he became fearful and sank still Jesus did not abandon him and they both made it back to the boat. Thanks for making me think of this story. With God there is nothing to fear.

Ilene Bauer November 14, 2013 at 8:14 PM you've accomplished so much in just a few words here, richard! succinct, indeed, and very well-written! Richard Lamoureux November 14, 2013 at 9:06 PM Thanks Ilene

Barbara Gorelick November 14, 2013 at 4:12 PM Well done, Trust is built over time..someone let you fall somewhere along the line? Nice job. BG Richard Lamoureux November 14, 2013 at 4:53 PM Fortunately God caught me and I am on firm ground.

Eileen Manassian November 14, 2013 at 12:54 PM Some fear is only imagined, Richard....Remember...."perfect love casts out fear." Also..."If you dash your foot against a rock and fall, an angel will catch you." Never fear. :-D Hope this does well in the contest because it's absolutely amazing... Eileen Manassian November 14, 2013 at 6:30 PM True....But worth the risk. How else will you find out the truth? I think you will not fall but fly..... Richard Lamoureux November 14, 2013 at 4:54 PM Real or imagined it is a powerful force.

Poet Tacito November 14, 2013 at 11:30 AM Utterly incredible. One of your finest yet. The underlying messages of strength & need are resounding in your lines. This is how its done. How its expressed. I'm damn proud of you sir. Richard Lamoureux November 14, 2013 at 4:55 PM Thanks Drake! ;0)