Getting on forward


Not knowing what stone to step on
just the feel of the wind blowing
scared to put down a foot
on a slippery glacier in mind

but a rock in the river

Standing on the shore
waiting for the skies to clear up
to see the stone above the river

knowing that this is salvation
if I just could tap on the
right spectra

such a void waiting
for me to fall to

all memories of childhood
fading away

nervous about that step
that giants made

when crossing over to eternity



The river roams,
speaks in husk voices
but the meaning of it's words are clear

try and beat the river is to be sure of meeting
a guillotine

So I almost slip on the wet rock
the first step this man has to take

it's like the sky is gathering torment
above this head, and the gray
areas in the heavens
are not a welcoming salute


do I slip and fall
or do I get across











Poetry by Ivan R
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Written on 2014-05-14 at 02:35

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F.i.in.e Moods The PoetBay support member heart!
Oh you come across, no doubts about it... very strong and emotive what you express here. Moving forward is sometimes a challenge, but I think one that can be surmounted... just takes a bit of time, in my opinion. Enjoyed where you send my thoughts with this.
2014-05-15



Upon first reading this poem, I felt I understood what it meant, but upon reading it again, I feel the profound thoughts and deeper meanings that I missed the first time. Each line means so much more than I first read, and reaches much deeper into the heart of the reader. It's touching and tender. So many beautiful lines to ponder over.
2014-05-14



You grab on to the hands that have been offered to you and get across. A new life waits for you on the other side.*
2014-05-14