Will I stand tall when faced with death’s abyss;
when standing at the edge of this dear world?
And seeing all my gravest deed unfurled;
be told “too late to make amends for this”
Like others faced at last with guilty shame,
I strive to grasp the remnants; shards of life.
While all around me now, regrets are rife;
alone I stand, will heaven know my name?
Maybe my God, my faults will understand
and say “my child, yourself you must forgive.
I gave you life that you were free to live;
but all that time I held you by the hand”.
If so, then I am ready now to fly;
to spread my wings and step out off the edge.
For what is life compared to heaven’s pledge?
When all, must one day kiss this world goodbye.
Author notes
Picture; 'I am Standing on the Edge of the World' by Lucie Stara.
In a list
A contest entry
- Picture Inspired/Rhyme by AliceinPoetryLand.
2000 points, ended February 3, 15 entries
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2000 points, ended February 11, 5 entries
Silver trophy winner
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I love this, such emotion used in it, and it flows really well. Very meaningful. keep up the good work =]
Leila xxx
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nice poem hope you get your wings.
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This is inded an mazing piece taking us to the land of the wonders as well..nice immageries and great questions raised..well done..and congrats for the silver...
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Incredible
Both picture and this piece. As Ian Fleming said, "You only live twice: once when you're born, and once when you look death in the face." Best to tie up loose ends now and make at least the effort at amends for things regretful. But lovely expression and heart-striking tone!
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Congrats on the silver win. i have read a lot of your poems and the more i read the more i like them! beautiful write
spreading some love,
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this is beautiful and deep. I love the whole poem, but i think my favorite was the third stanza. congrats on your award. well deserved...thanx for posting this. it was a great read!
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by faith one can only hope there is a heaven and that all will be forgiven. Congratulations on an outstanding piece of poetry and award.
Peace in light and love
Noah
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interseting way to make the lines rhyme... and this is a very unique piece. good job.
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Very interesting piece of poetry you have penned here... Very well written, and it really holds some great lines.. I loved the flow... it was... perfect... You really... Deserved that trophy, this is wonderful!
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Deep, meangingful and emotional. A piece which could inspire whilst also giving one food for thought. Something I really enjoyed. Good job.
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Oh my beautifully peend. Wonderful rhyme, flow and imagery in this! Thanks so much for your gorgeous entry
Gaylene
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Gobsmacked!!! When you are famous will you still remember little old me
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Awesome write !
I think that you have penned a brilliant entry for this contest. Your interpretation of the given pic is just great Best of luck in this contest
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