Hesitation

the re-working of an old one.. I mean the poem.... well maybe not entirely..

Hesitation

 

Somewhere beneath

The highest bough

There will always be

Those who shall forever

Hesitate while

Others wander free

Then there are those  

Who jump without

So much as looking  

Leaping into nothing

Like blind or reckless

Lovers    

Throwing caution

To the wind

Individual heroes

Versus

Flocks of willing sheep

Those that take a dive

And those who

Forever wait and weep

 

 

Author's Note

many a true word....

Reviews

[Lorry]

Despite a lifetime of climbing, i have recently found myself feeling diizzy at the thought of some of the leaps younger me made.
Not so much a fear of heights as a fear of the ground ending my terminal velocity.
Still, we must take chances now and again. Every second pick n mix sweet at the cinema finds my mouth instead of the bag, but in my defence, you shouldn't need to take out a mortgage for some overpriced haribo 😀

[Neville]

pon my word, wot a thought... tis terrible innit the price we pay to pleasure ourselves these days... Oh' how I hanker for a return of those glorious days of steam.. yes.. those days when such delights were free and we were fearless..

I used to do a lot of climbing myself, but developed an aversion to it seemingly overnight, yonks ago.... Cheers Lorry,

Neville

[James Paranormal]

Such an interesting, artistic style, as you use the precise words to create the poetic vision. Nice job!

[Neville]

............... Bless ya L_C many thanks indeed :)

[emmajoy]

Many a true word for sure, put in your own fine way, Neville.

Think, feel, but don't know that - what's happening world.wide will prove what and who people really are. Maybe critics will realise they're not always right, the gentle fragile will show what they're really made of, and - people generally, whatever status, character/personality, will stop thinking of Self all the time; take their heads out of the clouds or sand, then, finally become a real part of the human race.

[Neville]

who knows, but I thank you regardless. stay well,

Neville

[emmajoy]

We can only hope, Neville. Hoping you and your darlings stay safe/

[Fay Slimm]

To hesitate may be good but you used the word "forever" and that leads to total non-action where even walking let alone jumping into situations or relationships seems non-negotiable - hence stalemate which withers and molds away any excitement. Wandering free would fairly describe folk like me......... loved this one Nev....................... x

[Neville]

Thank you Fay and truly true.... :)

[Chris Shaw]

I would imagine that in the current climate there will be many pondering on their own lives and worth. Cautious Chris is how I am known. Never been a sheep blindly following the leader. Yes a hesitater rather than throwing caution to the wind. Evaluating the situation first. I am sure those who jump can probably have much more excitement but I am not weeping. An interesting reflection on the human race. Good morning Neville. Enjoy this lovely sunshine. Get out in your garden

Chris

[Neville]

well, well well… I never would have guessed.. funny innit how we sometimes get it so very wrong.... thanks for visiting these words Chris... I shall give your suggestion some serious consideration.. Stay safe.

Neville

[barleygirl]

I caught several waves of recognition when I finished your poem. First, of course, the political maelstrom we face here in the USA where half the electorate is up in arms & opposing one another while the other half is so lethargic due to dismal everything. Next, I caught what I would expect as your main meaning, how some seize the moment (like I did) & others cling to a secure perch (like my family) & I think we both have an equal number of regrets. Still, I believe others envy me for living a life of freedom & adventure, whereas I do not envy their lives of security. It's too complicated to weigh it all out. I'll leave it to God & Satan (((FRIES))) Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

I really like the way you saw into these words Margie.. Thank you so bloomin much (VIEWs) fondly,

Neville

[Poetic Beauty]

Some suffer from anxiety which makes the question every move some are sheep following the masses and some are free spirited.

[Neville]

You may well be write PB thanks for checking in …

[Poetic Beauty]

I like the poem and the thought penned here. I unfortunately am a free spirit the suffers from anxiety 🤪

[Poetic Beauty]

I’m a bit of a walking contradiction

[Neville]

Under the circumstances you have mentioned, yes you would certainly seem to be :)

[Poetic Beauty]

I think it’s the free spirit/rebel part of me the refuse to let my anxiety take over.

[Neville]

I certainly hope you have the upper hand.. anxiety is often underestimated and frequently misunderstood..

[Poetic Beauty]

I have flare ups from time to time and I know what my big triggers are. Planes DO NOT BOARD lol but for the most part I do what I want lol I have had it since I was 18 and it runs in my family. I don’t take meds for it. While it is a God send for many I myself want to do it with the power of my mind

[Neville]

Good luck my friend..

[Poetic Beauty]

I’ve been doing it for years. No luck involved. Keep moving forward and living life

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i wait now, but i think without the weeping...because i once did my share of leaping.
surely relate to this one, Neville...
thank you, this was like looking into the mirror.
j.

[Neville]

I am pretty sure I know that feeling... cheers Jacob..

N.