Brenda Meier-Hans Poet Rhyme

Standing On the Edge

As I stand on the edge
Slowly looking down,
I cannot help but wonder
How far to the ground.

Inside I am shaking
I’m trying to act real brave.
Should I close my eyes and just do it
Or should I smile and wave.

As I stop and look around me 
All my friends have gone,
I’m the only one still hanging here,
 Time that I moved on.

It’s just that I had such a good life,
I loved it so much being here.
I know that my life has expired
But I hold every moment so dear.

Finally I know I must do it
So close my eyes and let go,
I actually feel like I’m floating,
Or flying really slow.

Now as I land I’m astonished
How soft the ground seems to be,
And the pillowy pile where I landed,
Are all the leaves that left before me.

Brenda Meier-Hans
10. 12. 2013

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Eve Roper March 4, 2015 at 8:18 AM Standing on the Edge watching is a frighten thought, as we see all our friend and family start living our life. Congratulations on your win

Jan Allison March 2, 2015 at 3:32 PM I like the twist in the final stanza - congrats on your win Brenda:-) Hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight March 2, 2015 at 9:51 AM Awesome poem, Brenda. Congratulations on your nice win. Hugs, Sandra

Dr. Upma A. Sharma March 1, 2015 at 11:53 PM Congrats on ur super win Brenda!

Barbara Gorelick March 1, 2015 at 8:41 PM Congrats Brenda...I often dream of falling..not sure what that means..I never land. Thoroughly enjoyed your poem and a big congrats. BG

Skat A March 1, 2015 at 7:53 PM Brenda, CONGRATS on your win. ThanXs for supporting my contest ~ SKAT ~

Poet Destroyer A August 28, 2014 at 2:28 PM I like the poem Brenda, their's only one thing wrong with standing on the edge. Looking down, and wondering how easy it is to let go... Love your poem...Linda Brenda Meier-Hans August 28, 2014 at 5:53 PM Thanks for reading it Linda. I'm happy you like it.

Christine Costello August 28, 2014 at 2:14 PM Brenda- awesome, beautiful write. Letting go is always so beautiful and this poem exemplifies it. the leaves ...just lovely. :-) Christine Brenda Meier-Hans August 28, 2014 at 5:52 PM Thanks Christine, usually when we fall it's not as bad as we anticipate.

Eileen Manassian August 28, 2014 at 12:43 PM Oh...this was such an intriguing write, Brenda. I was holding my breath till that last stanza! :) Thanks for sharing and welcome to PS. I appreciate your visits. Brenda Meier-Hans August 28, 2014 at 1:37 PM Thank you Eileen. I'm glad you enjoyed it.