I am sometimes disappointed at the way we set up barriers to prevent us reaching our true potential. We lose courage and daring as life buffets us about, never realizing that it’s the struggle that is the essence of life.
We should celebrate our triumphs and learn from our tragedies. Yet so many of us cower beneath the blankets and never really live life. For whatever time I have left I have decided to chance my arm at whatever challenge comes my way. I am a little nervous, but excited. After all, shouldn’t you be excited about life?
Boundaries
I sometimes go right to the rim
and look beyond the veil.
and see what I think can’t be seen
my inner self goes pale.
Beyond the pale is where I go
when answers can’t be found.
and wise men reap what they can sew
with concepts so profound.
Lofty thoughts are not my aim
when I seek to know
what pleasure lies beyond the pain
I harvest when I hoe.
Perhaps it’s true we’re not allowed
to make a mindful choice.
or else stand out from the crowd
and speak with single voice.
The voice that cries to be set free
from chains that bind and crush,
memories blinding you and me
and stop our headlong rush
The boundary’s set to hold us tight
from visions of our youth.
Stopping soaring, searing sight
of beauty and of truth.
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