This writing was inspired by a dream. I don't really know what the form of writing is, if it's a poem or what. That's how much of an amature I am. :) I haven't decided what the title should be, Falling Into the Unknown? The Net of Safty? If you have any ideas please let me know,
Again all constructive critisim is welcomed...
One foot in front
Stepping out into the spotlight
The tightrope walker takes caution
Her goal, get to the other side
Safely.
I think of that girl in comparison of me.
Needing to be cautious,
One foot in front of the other.
Careful not to step off the line.
Wanting to awe the crowd below.
She’s walking, almost to the other side
She steps up on to the solid platform.
Pivoting she waves to the crowd,
They cheer, she’s loving their appreciation,
Glad that they care that she’s safe.
She looks back to where she started.
I look back to where I started
Realizing I’ve came along way.
Proud of some things
Hateful of others.
But glad I made it here.
She looks out thinking,
She’ll make this pass exciting
Walking forwards she stops in the middle
She quickly pirouette, turning in a circle.
She’s dizzy and confused for a second
But she lands and is relieved to be facing the right direction.
I’m sometimes like that,
Going round and round in circles
Not sure where to stop.
Afraid of stopping and finding
I’m facing backwards.
Then I’d have the choice,
Go back to where I came from
Or
Take a chance and move on.
She takes the chance,
Walking forwards,
Her destination,
The strong and sturdy platform.
There are scattered sighs of joy
That she’s reached the end.
Now one more pass she figures.
She starts off walking backwards.
Sometimes I’m walking backwards,
Making the wrong decision,
Making a bad choice.
Taking a chance.
But I have to keep moving.
She reaches the middle and stops.
She gracefully does a flip and she starts falling
Falling.
When I stumble I end up falling into
the Unknown.
I’m hoping and praying someone will
Catch me and set me straight
Again.
She falls into a net all spread out
To stop her fall.
She’s saved by people
Who love her,
And I am too.
-8/21/07-
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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Chloe...
I think this poem is terrific in its form-a dialogue with a dream is really a great way to dig into some of the less obvious meanings and motivations of our lives. I am looking forward to reading more...
Love you,
Mom
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