Weighty limbs I drag
With effort and pain
To force myself out of bed
Cover all mirrors around
To shield me from
My crooked crown
Pull sleeves all the way
Down to my finger tips
Hiding my scars
From my mental slips
Sunglasses worn in the dark
To stop people
Questioning
‘What’s wrong?’
‘Under your eyes
Puffy and dark’
Thoughts race faster
Than a G6
Medicated like it’s
A perfect fix
Something from within
I seek
To jump right off
A beauty peak
Absorb the forest
From beneath
As I walk along glass
With quivering feet
Curl toes around
The edge of fate
Roped tide ankles for
The fall of grace
Exhilarating breath
Of tears
I jump
Inhibitions left on
The bridge of
Fears
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Author:
Miss M S Smith (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: I have only Liz to thank for inspiring me to write this. Her write ‘voice within’ just got the ink flowing. Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Bungy is something that looks so beautiful yet unbelievably scary, if you could jump from this, then nothing can stop you.
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having now read this twice, I get the distinct feeling that it comes from both your heart and your soul .. so very sadly enjoyed Max .. and no kidding .. Neville
It does you are right.
To be honest, shedding the words gives a pretty good sense of release.
Thank you so much for reading Nev.
Yes I found this to be a bit dark in emotion and imagery glass being fragile but absolutely beautifully done. I've done a parachute jump solo but I'd never bungie I wouldn't trust the rope. Emotion rife in this. 💖
I know I’m heavy on the darkness but I know it won’t be so dark forever.
Thank you so much for stopping for a read Teddy, always welcome 😌
I jumped in Queenstown (NZ).
You don't have time to be afraid ,just 10 seconds in the big now..where ?
Yeh 10 second rule.
Thanks for the read
This speaks from deep within the author, with feelings that exist for many. While it can be construed as sad it is also inspirational, as to stand upon the glass bridge is a testament to strength, finding self and desiring to move forward. Beautiful writing.
Michael you write such wonderful feedback. I’m glad you liked and very much appreciated you stopping by.
Every morning, Every Twilight
is/are a Bridge of sorts
we swivel our legs out of bed, to step
or hurry back home ,to rest
each one, a bookend
to our day
each one, testimony
to our survival/victory, our choice to fight!
each one, a bridge
we've safely crossed
and titled
a day in our life...
(beautiful Poetry!
thanking you and whoever inspired you, dear Poet)
!Brilliant!
Wow such a warm review Mek, thank you so much for your visit, always appreciated.
My crooked Crown
Tied curled aroundThe edge of fate
These are great lines that speak w a conviction
You have talent and ideas and you put care into each piece.
Thank you
Such lovely words Bobby, thank you so much.
I don’t just throw compliments around. But this is a cool thing we do with these poems and I’m inspired when I see somebody hitting high levels it pushes me to try to up my game a little bit.
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Yep, I jumped off that bridge as 'The Birdman'. then me wings brrookkkkkeee! Do ya hear me falling?! lol.
Haha I hope you're OK, 😄 🤣
I don’t know, was you singing all the way down I wonder ??? 🤣🤣
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Beautiful sad and very inspiring Maxine, like I said I know the feeling, but the moment we step off that bridge trustingbin the rope ( God in my case) I truly felt free and scared, it was exhilarating,
Not knowing what was going to happen but just trusting that everything was going to be alright, And it is, I'm happier than I've ever been and free
So glad you have found your happiness Melisa, we all deserve to table into some of that.
Thank you so much for reading lovely
Thank you for writing it
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Wonderful poem!
Thank you for stopping by Jon
The imagery, title and vivid descriptions - along with the emotion and relatability make this such a great write!
Thanks for sharing
Ah thanks Ruby, glad you liked ☺️
Very emotive words Maxine, I hope the thought of jumping does not become reality and the light will shine in your darkness.
Andy
It was more of the having courage to make the leap of faith. Bungy jumping off the glass bridge in China. Leaving all the darkness behind.
Thank you so much for your visit Andy
Of Maxine
What a write
Starts with you draggening weighty limbs from bed
Covering mirrors
Pulling sleeves down
Ends with a spectacular jump from the
"Bridge of fears "
Magic
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