The glowing coals spread on the ground
Like jam across the morning toast
Beckon to me, call out to me,
Invite me like a virgin host
Come walk on me, have no fear
There will be pain, but so much more
Elation, happiness, bliss, and pride
Emotions like you never felt before
They are playing the siren song of life
To follow or not I must decide
Whatever it is I resolve to do
I am exposed, no chance to hide
Knowing it’s up to me and me alone
My heart beats wildly, my lips are dry
I look for guidance, maybe a sign
For what is true, for what’s a lie
The sand is running in my hour glass
But still I cannot make up my mind
Nobody knows what lies around the bend
Thoughts, actions, feelings all intertwined
Fear and hope play a game of catch
I agonize, am in this mire much too deep
Now a full breath, my mind is clear
As at long last I take the leap
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Alfred Peyer (Pseudonym) (
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Fantastically done my friend, like relief at the end!
Thank you
Thanks PD! Didn't realize it myself, but you are right, there is relief at the end.
Wonderful write Fred, that leap will take you to a wonderful new place in your life.
Thank you Goldie! There are times we just have to jump, no matter what. My next jump will be to California. My wife wants to stay closer to our kids. Too bad, after over 30 years here I am just starting to get used to it!!!
Yes the leap will even take you across the beached whales - er persons more easily seen. An enjoyable read.
Thanks Michael, throwing that non PC stuff right back at me, aren't you. Was looking for you on the beach yesterday, couldn't find you. Guess you belong to the persons not so easily seen.
Yes I'm just (only just) on the right side of the scale.
A fine write Fred. I tried a leap across a bridge. How did I know it was only half-built?! See you on the other siiidddddeee of the bridge! *impression of me falling off the bridge into a river there*.
Thanks Orchi. Just think, that leap across the half-built bridge was a lot better than a leap into an empty swimming pool.
Ouch - I felt the pain of decision in your excellent verse Fred - - - a great read and hope you got there without burning your boats in the end.
Thanks so much Fay for the 'excellent' verse! Don't think I deserve it, but hey, I'll take it anyway.
Brilliant start to a poem ... I especially llkr the first two lines . And the first verse .
Good flow to this ...liked this poem ... well expressed
Thank you yellowrose, you are much too kind!
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