Some people are like sand crabs,
Scurrying over the sand, enjoying the sun,
But at the first sign of danger
Hauling it back to the safety of their tunnel,
Cowering in complete darkness
Waiting for the danger to disappear
Others are more like moths
Attracted by the light
Unaware of the danger
Interested only in
Satisfying their desires which
Ultimately might seal their fates
We need to take a hard and critical look
At our own lives and our own decisions
Are we more like sand crabs, or like moths
Do we close our eyes to the beauty of life
Just because we are afraid we might get hurt?
Or do we embrace it fully, completely unafraid?
Knowing when to scurry into the tunnel
And when to soar towards the light
Determines the quality of our life
And the degree of our happiness
Each one of us needs to find his/her own
Balance to live in harmony with our self
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Author:
Alfred Peyer (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: September 28th, 2017 01:08
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Yes balance is the answer Fred - a good reminder in this enjoyable verse that harmony with self is knowing when and how to take measures for right decisions.
Thanks, Fay! But unfortunately we don't always take these right decisions!
Very good write and good advice, without the risks we would not move forward but we also need to know when staying safe is the way to be. The balance of life is an art.
Thanks Goldfinch, and we are the artists!
Great write Fred
Thank you Michael, appreciate your read and comment!
A fine write again Fred.
Thanks, orchidee! Believe me, I try!
This is a really good and thoughtful write. I know people who are both. But you are right, we need a balance. Sage advice! Great poem!
Thank you Christina, sometimes life is a gamble and we struggle with knowing when to hold and when to quit.
To find the balance of the middle, one must experience both extremes, as we all are doing and have done many times.
Your poem is fine food for thought, Fred!
Thank you Louis, I was hoping it would be food for thought for others as well. I ponder these things all the time, sometimes driving myself crazy!!! 🙂
That's a short drive for me. See you there.
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Good write Fred I think as artists we must always try to put ourselves out there towards that light .
Thanks WL, you are right (as always!), we need to explore the limits, otherwise life is just too dull.
Nice to read this today. Yesterday I was talking to someone about how some people lives in fear always expecting that something bad is going to happen. Most of the things people fear, never happens. I just don't understand why suffer before thinking about bad things. Or not enjoying life because of fear. It is nonsense. Nice write Fred. Balance and good attitude means a lot.
Thank you Malu! You brought up a good point. So many times we worry for nothing, but still we hold back when we should be going forward. Some people miss out on life just because of fear. Nothing wagered, nothing gained.
i love this Fred. i feel exactly the way you describe we should be insofar as i am both sand crab and moth - and i accept the duality of my existence.
Maybe the outlook of a person who has lived outside a relationship for many years is very different from what i perceive to be a more balanced outlook of a person who has lived within a secure relationship for many years - respectfully suggested.
Thanks da! I am sure that the outlook on life is different for people within or people outside of long term relationships, no doubt about that. But finding the right balance is an individual thing. It is different for each person, and there is no right or wrong, and there is no standard either. One has to look inside to find out where one wants to be, and where one is most comfortable, be it closer to the light or closer to the tunnel. Most of us are both moth and sand crab.
But your relationship aspect is very interesting. While the right balance for each one of us comes from inside, if you are in partnership, you are obviously influenced by your partner, and that may change the balance.
Two perspectives of life. Is our choice. So let's choose wisely. Fine write my friend enjoyed the analogy.
Thanks so much for your comment, Roberto!
You bet... ! I enjoy reading your work.
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