No beams or trusses―
just a simple span of obstacles,
make-do suspension, stubborn enough to find a way,
woven one
sleepless night at a time.
I take only memory, ditch the bangles.
Each step aches freedom, dreads narrow spaces.
I want to run―but sidle on―frayed ends exposed
as rope unravels, sways so violently I cry out.
Cavernous echo!
I dare not look down;
fear the unknown, some great fish throat.
I hear your voice―and remember
this temporary means from here to there.
tk/April 2015
Lovely dramatic read by R.A.D. ...
Beautifully dreamy and offbeat; what we have come to expect.
ReplyDeleteI too fear the unknown.
ReplyDelete' i take only memory' that line really resonates with me...lovely..x
ReplyDeleteA fish bridge! ~giggle~ this week is fun Tess! I love this the idea of a bridge (I see it) and an emotional rollercoaster is awesome! Hugs! ♥
ReplyDeleteSomehow, sidestepping the panic when it comes to bridging change, traveling through the undiscovered country, we need to harness our resolve, stay on task, complete the journey, find the harbor. Ronaldo has found the perfect footing, enunciation, pathway to your words, his voice in harmony with yours. I like the line /each step aches freedom, dreads narrow spaces.
ReplyDeletestubborn enough to find a way. sometimes force of will is all we have to work with.
ReplyDelete"Somewhere beyond the sea"
ReplyDeleteSo says Bobby Darrin and me
I take only memory, ditch the bangles.
ReplyDeleteEach step aches freedom, dreads narrow spaces
You practically channeled my life right now with this poem. Thank you for describing what I just cannot. I love this poem (she says with tears in her eyes).
love the poem and this idea:
ReplyDelete" make-do suspension, stubborn enough to find a way,
woven one sleepless night at a time."
May the Moonlight Guide You In Your Dreams
ReplyDeleteWhat a great dream! It's time when you in the midst of this bridge where no beginning no end can be seen.....expect unexpected, miracle at least.... :)x
ReplyDeleteI thought that was lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou've taken some huge steps and there's more to come. Just.be.happy. We all deserve that.
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