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High board
By Stephanie Sideways
I teeter at the edge
Peering down into the deep
Precariously balancing
Eyes closed, imagining
If I take that step
There is no going back
The fall will be exhilarating
Heart in mouth, liberating
And if the deed is done?
What then will I become?
Will I repeat the plummet
Or enough to say 'I've done it'
It's water after all
What is to be afraid?
It laps below, summoning
Cajoling, teasing, beckoning.
The edge and back, the edge and back
A maddening frustration
A pride that I'm defending
Backs away and starts descending.
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Copyright 2013 Stephanie Sideways
Published on Monday, January 28, 2013.
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On Tuesday, January 29, 2013, dwells
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wrote:
You never fail to surprise with original subject matter and marvelous metaphors, or maybe a simile in this instance. Oh, that water is hard too if your form is off (don't hit the bottom with your noggin!), cheers!
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On Wednesday, January 30, 2013, Stephanie Sideways
(276) wrote:
Cheers sweet. I have got loads of these type. X
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On Tuesday, January 29, 2013, FadedBlues
(2168) wrote:
...it's a striking poem. the edge is always too close, maybe...
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On Wednesday, January 30, 2013, Stephanie Sideways
(276) wrote:
Thanks Fadedblues. X
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A former member wrote:
I like it, it really captures the feelings of teetering on the edge of the high board, and it gives a great mental picture.
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On Wednesday, January 30, 2013, Stephanie Sideways
(276) wrote:
Cheers beautiful. Thanks for reading. X
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On Monday, January 28, 2013, Devilish
(2657) wrote:
Sweet.. This is an old work.. I like that. gives me an idea where you were before here, which tells me you can write woman. hello there sweetie..
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On Wednesday, January 30, 2013, Stephanie Sideways
(276) wrote:
Hi Dev. I have so much catch up to do. Loads of my fav poets new stuff to read and others to send my eyes to. Thanks for popping over to read. X x x
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