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Is the old and weathered bridge worth crossing? 

 

 

The Old and Weathered Bridge

I find myself a-loss,
Alone upon the ridge,
As I debate to cross.
This old and weathered bridge.

While slowly inching towards,
I gaze upon and spot,
The holes and splintered boards,
And areas of rot.

The rocky ridge does lend,
A different way to go.
For I could just descend,
To cross the creek below.

A way that’s not as brisk,
Would take a deal of time.
And down the rocks I risk,
Then up again to climb.

Or maybe I just ought,
To step with bated breath.
And put away the thought,
Of falling to my death.

And so inside I toss,
Unmoved upon the ridge.
As I debate to cross,
The old and weathered bridge.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Laurie Avatar
August 13, 2021 at 4:21 PM
Hello JD ... a very enjoyable poem to read and well written and rhymed - thank you JD - Lindsay
Miller Avatar
July 15, 2021 at 1:08 AM
I Love it!
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