Have always known my limitations
it's a fact that can't be missed
I'll always go out on a limb
and you're an attraction I can't resist
am I being reckless to gamble on such a crazy game
am I overconfident and like a moth to a flame
will I melt my wings
these and a thousand other things
will I crash and burn will I ever learn
always had my uncertainties
if I speak my mind to you
there's a danger in the air
you'll take and break my poor heart in two
am I flying too close
when the day is done
if I say, "I'm in love with you,"
am I flying too close to the sun?
She sits next to me
As my mind wonder in the dark
You're like a close member of the family.
Let me hug you like this
As the world is needing love
Making you as my last refuge.
Which words I feel
Makes you important in this life
The harsh or gentle words or just soft touch.
My hands keep smelling
Perfume as I keep your hair in disarray
Brushing it my hand close to me.
Stretch forth thy hand and touch the palm
Of my hand, write a verse on it and memorize it
Morning feels like lead pressing upon my head and
evenings stare at me with a frown, and from a distant
I could see that you want to break down and cry,
but you were just pressing it in
as you try to resist the violent wind
It is the forced smile that you carry on your face
That bothers me and the symbolic communication
That worries me, when I cannot read your body language
It makes my heart grow and I have to look for an interpreter
To explain the meaning of things that transpire from the
Beginning. I will stay close to you and keep your company
I will stay close to you and teach you modern day philosophy
I will help you to fulfill your dreams when we meet by the stream, I will help you to complete the book and introduce
New recipes to cook, stay close to me and tell me a story, I will stay close to you and open your eyes to wonders that exist in the heavenly skies, stay close to me and learn the secret of the moon and their wish to see you come home soon; Stay close to me and fulfill your heart’s desire
Stay close to me and discover the wonders of the sea.
Our Crystol tells of tiny fairies, fair,
but what about the one who had to cry,
who broke her rudder, and she couldn't fly?
I see her lost and drifting through the air,
is there none to believe, and none to care?
To gather teeth, her plan has gone awry,
this delicate creature who's caught my eye,
oh please, my charming fairy don't despair.
As you drift where savage winds will send you,
you needn't buy a flat for your cover,
as I will find a way to bring you hope.
I must bring you back to earth to mend you,
as up above me you gently hover.
Won't you grab and hold this life-saving rope?
As Earth turns
And Sun burns
Humans in our infinite hubris
Carry on the great tradition of Icarus
Fly fly fly
Right to the edge
Saber rattling as we go
Daring the other
To take the bait
Take to the air
And fly fly fly
Ever closer to the sun
(8/6/24)
While my head slumps low, on both crouching knees,
my meek soul doesn't know, rhyme nor reason seize,
on both crouching knees, while my head slumps low,
rhyme nor reason seize, my meek soul doesn't know.
There'd be a stake-knife, that choice heightened soul,
dreams larger-than-life completes source cores whole,
that choice heightened soul, there'd be a stake-knife,
completes source cores whole, dreams larger-than-life.
Disclosures concede strength raised benchmarks high,
stay the course, succeed, proud guides, worth third-eye,
strength raised benchmarks high, disclosures concede,
proud guides, worth third-eye, stay the course, succeed.
No man's land--command, rare form sights take charge,
performed cash-in-hand, zoomed measures discharge,
rare form sights take charge, no man's land--command,
zoomed measures discharge, performed cash-in-hand.
Close to the belly
Are stomach, heart and ribs
Which everyone love.
Too close to the edge, I was once
To rain and storm, I used to dance
I used to play with the sun and moon
Hoping my glory would come to soon
I chased my fate on deathly plains
Hoping that race would bring me gains
I travelled mountains, near and far
Trying to rope and touch the star
Too close to the edge, I almost fell
Believing that I owned a spell
A dared too much the scorching heat
Thinking that great was my heartbeat
I fished on sea on stormy night
Thinking that time was always right
Too close to edge, I dared the deep
That to now, hunts me in my sleep
“Stay in your lane and do not veer”
A warning that I’d always hear.
With guarded glances, signals shown,
I steered my way, no danger known.
But fate, it struck with sudden might,
Sideswiped, my world spun into night.
Grasping hard to steer the wheel,
Out of control, a new ordeal.
Flat tire, airless, veering wide,
No chance to steer or turn aside.
Brace for impact was my plan,
While drivers dodged my wild sedan.
On this road, my path askew,
Some slowed down, while others flew.
I rolled uphill until motion ceased
Then climbed from my vehicular beast.
No crash, no bang, just sudden still,
A quiet end to fate’s fierce will.
And in that calm, a thought took seed,
Perhaps the edge is what I need.
Over the edge, I found my way,
Not bound by rules, nor led astray.
In wild ride’s end, I saw it clear:
The edge I feared brought freedom near.
Could you climb or would you fall
What is too close to the edge
Are you optimistic or
You pessimistic
In the silence of the night, a soul in turmoil rests,
Too close to the edge, where the breaking point tests.
A symphony of chaos, a mind about to crack,
Yearning to scream, but courage it does lack.
Stressed to the max, burdened with heavy chains,
Heart pounding loudly, as despair remains.
At the cliff's edge, gazing into the abyss deep,
A fragile spirit struggles, longing for peaceful sleep.
The weight of the world upon fragile shoulders,
Dark clouds gather, as doubt smolders.
Yet in the darkness, a flicker of light,
A glimmer of hope, shining ever so bright.
Courage rises from the depths of despair,
Whispers of strength fill the troubled air.
Too close to the edge, but not too far gone,
For in the depths of struggle, a new dawn is born.
"I'm going down to the river gonna take me my rocking chair
Going down to the river gonna take me my rocking chair
And if those blues don't leave me
Gonna rock on away from here" by George Harrison...My father-in-law used to say this a lot but it was from an old Blues song probably more of a folk kind.
Too close to the edge of fate we stand,
On the mountain's peak, a risky land.
At the precipice of life and death,
Each step we take with anxious breath.
Too young to bid this world goodbye,
Too well to let our spirit fly.
Yet fear grips us, a paralyzing chill,
As we teeter on the edge, so still.
Injury and danger lurking drear,
Reminding us that death is near.
But in this moment, we find strength,
To step back from the edge at length.
So let us live with courage bold,
Embracing life, breaking the mold.
For though we're scared of what may be,
We choose to live, wild and free.
In the hush after the storm's refrain,
Butterflies emerge softly once again
Their wings a painted canvas of pure gold
Fluttering gently, kissing blossoms untold
Droplets of rain still cling to the air,
Glistening like diamonds upon flowers fair
The lightning's flash, the thunder's roar,
Now replaced by a tranquil rapport.
Spring whispers secrets to the earth,
Giving the butterflies a new birth,
A symphony of colors takes flight,
Dancing in the sun's golden light.
So let us cherish this magical scene,
Where nature's beauty is evergreen,
Butterflies soaring, free to roam,
A world that no longer feels like my home
I know 'pon this earth I'm just passing through
I am on the precipice, but not blue
Ahead the city made by God's strong hand
Reach forth take hand of Jesus, not man
Too close to the scary edge, do not fear
Too near the precipice, hang on my dear
When you reach the end of life's journey
Welcome the men wheeling in the gurney
Time will serve us well if we wait
Omitting the obvious is not wise
Opportunities come slowly and go quickly
Choose carefully after counsel
Losing sometimes is good for winning
Obstacles are sometimes good for us
Size-up the situation before pursuing
Endurance yields great rewards
Take time to study and do the research
Optimism and realism are first cousins
Test and evaluate with caution
History doesn't need our assistance
Excess is often used to draw attention
Extreme desires need to be curtailed
Danger signs are posted for good reason
God designed us to have healthy fears
Excellence is achieved by perseverance
TOO CLOSE TO THE EDGE
Whether one is in a state of fury
Or even lost in sad desperation
Never to antagonise the jury
When they review all the information
And they approach their deliberation
The verdict can be either good or bad
When this trial is over you will be glad
The outcome will be prison or locked ward
Perhaps the best is to declare me mad
And never trust me again with a sword
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