We live on the verge
by Elouise
This poem isn’t for the faint of heart. Nor is it about life writ large. It’s about daily choices now dwindling down to a precious few.
We live on the verge
the daily edge
the cutting edge
the bleeding edge
between breakdown
and breakthrough
Born with limited opportunities
we leap
stumble
fly
or die of indecision
I opt to sail beyond the verge
against all odds
into uncharted territory
where no woman in her ‘right’ mind
has ever gone before
With gratitude to Star Trek
and all other mortal friends and strangers
who helped make this moment possible,
Elouise♥
© Elouise Renich Fraser, 4 April 2017, reposted 21 June 2021
Photo found at pixabay.com
Telling the Truth 
A powerful poem, Elouise! A good encouraging challenging read. No matter how few the opportunities or choices we have…we are right to sail, fly, attempt, let our courage take the lead… ETC. 🙂
To me living on the verge is not about necessarily about doing more or achieving more…it’s about being more and being willing to face new experiences….even the not so enjoyable ones.
(((HUGS)))
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Yes! Precisely! No shrinking violets, especially when the way gets more difficult. Thank you, Carolyn. 💜💕
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