Too Close to the Edge of the Precipice

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"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.

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/20/2024 9:23:00 PM

Never realized what a daredevil you are, Sara! Powerful penning, my friend. ~ Timid Tom the Tulip

Sara Kendrick
Date: 5/21/2024 5:52:00 AM

Thank you, Gershon. TTTT good nickname. Sara K

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 5/20/2024 11:28:00 AM

We are always on the brink of death, but suicide is never the answer. Loved your poem.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 5/20/2024 12:28:00 PM

Yes, Victor, we never know when our time will come. I agree suicide is not the answer in any situation and the person that depressed really needs professional help. Thanks for the visit and the kind review of my work. Sara K

Yann Rolland

Date: 5/20/2024 1:12:00 AM

better step back, sometimes, this is beautifully written, wish you the best Sara

Sara Kendrick
Date: 5/20/2024 5:26:00 AM

Thank you, Yann. We never know what we might be waiting ahead that could help another suffering soul. Thanks for dropping by. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/19/2024 10:00:00 AM

A wonderful write with a great ending. I would love a rocking chair by the water. Have A Fun Day In A Rocking Chair.........

Sara Kendrick
Date: 5/19/2024 12:10:00 PM

Yes, a rocking chair would be nice and a note pad and ink pen. Thanks for the visit, Paula. Your visits are delightful. Sara K

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/18/2024 5:06:00 PM

inspirational poem, especially the last verse "So let us live with courage bold...wild and free." Sometimes I think we all live a little too close to the sun :-) have a blessed evening, hugs, Sara B

Sara Kendrick
Date: 5/19/2024 12:11:00 PM

Maybe so, Sara B. We do have our comforts that we not available in the past. Thank you for dropping by. Sara K