Ten Feet From The Ledge

Accidental Poet

There are those

Who must go out in a blaze of glory

But I’m here to tell you

My life has been a different story

 

There are those

Who live life on the edge

Me, I’m fine right here

Ten feet from the ledge

 

Yeah, I’ve seen some bumps in the road

But I like life among the living

Still got much more left in me

So much left for giving

 

I know I’ve got a date

With the other side

No need to rush it

With a hell raising ride

 

Now you can say I’m boring

Even call me scared

That don’t bother me

One slip and you’ll be grabbing at air

 

I’ll still be here

Giving life my best

Respecting God given life

With flyin’ colors I’ll pass that test

 

Copyright © Accidental Poet 2010

  • Author: Sharon\'s Poet (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 15th, 2017 03:09
  • Category: Reflection
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  • BRIAN & ANGELA

    Thanks AP ~ very wise Counsel ! In my experience all those who sail "close to the edge" (for the Fun & Hell of it) eventually fall over it and sink ~ often without trace ! Discretion is always the greater part of Valour ! Please check Anarchy ~ a Wordless Poem ~ Thanks BRIAN.

    • Accidental Poet

      Thanks Brian, and yes I shall do that.

    • Goldfinch60

      Very good write, we must all do our best in this life.

      • Accidental Poet

        Thanks for your compliment Goldfinch. ; )

      • lasergraph

        I loved it, I think you expressed what most of us feel.

        • Accidental Poet

          Glad to hear I'm not alone lasergraph.

          • lasergraph

            I am right there with you.

          • orchidee

            Good write. I was 10 feet from the ledge. But I was on the ground floor! I cheated! heehee. You're a wag, Orchi!

          • Alf W

            Respecting God-given life has no comparison in my book, so I love you poem and how you live. Enjoy and be blessed in your life. Superb write!

            • Accidental Poet

              Thanks Alf. I appreciate your reading me.

            • sue.evans

              Love your positivity - shines through your words.

              • Accidental Poet

                I figure if I over positive it, it'll scare the negativity right outta here. ; )

              • Louis Gibbs

                Each and every one of our lives are a precious gift, to be explored and fully lived, I appreciate your poem, AP!

                • Accidental Poet

                  Thanks Louis. Explored, lived and thankful for. ; )

                • myself and me

                  I’ll still be here

                  Giving life my best

                  Respecting God given life

                  With flyin’ colors I’ll pass that test

                  Love your attitude about life. You sure will pass the test with a perfect score.



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