Thoughts

                Thoughts

Never thought the day would come;

  That I would want to bolt and run.

    But...that day is finally here...

     And my heart is full of fear.

        Who will welcome me,

                    when,

                I get there?

                  Valentine

Reviews

[andrew mitchell]

It's that question begging "I'll never know if I never go" One life one chance after that maybe a surprise welcoming party awaits.A nice write Kathie. It's everyone's anxiety I think.

[Valentine]

I lept and find myself digging a hole I long to get out of. Kathie

[oluwatoosinfunmi]

Escapism ... fear ... inner struggles

[oluwatoosinfunmi]

Escapism ... fear ... inner struggles

[oluwatoosinfunmi]

Escapism ... fear ... inner struggles

[Lydia Shutter]

Filled with inner strife and honest emotion. Sometimes those questions can not be answered. We have to jump believing the safety net will appear. Lydi**

[Valentine]

I jumped too soon after losing my husband. Kathie

[Coyote Poetry]

I do understand this poem. I want to run and bolt daily. I wish for new places and quiet. Thank you dear friend for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Valentine]

John, I did the bolting from Arkansas to Michigan, but nothing is the same. Kathie

[Norman 223]

That "leap of faith" is always the hardest part. I loved the analogy of this poem - it says so much in just a few well chosen words.
Norman

[Valentine]

Norman, like riding by the house I grew up in and that my dad built, only to find strangers and all changed. Kathie

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Valentine,
Bless your wonderful openess even within the feeling of wonder; will my life find what it seeks. Your ability to express honestly is very lovely and winsome. bless you. Kathy

[Valentine]

Kathy, the more people one loses, the less places to go and find a smiling face. Kathie

[Kathy Van Kurin]

kathie,
You are a person with a lot be given in experience and strength. I am finding more and more that writing for me is all about finding a place of peace and safety. This poem had me feeling like I was not quite sure how to respond with tactful, caring grace. You are a smiling face with understanding to back it up. To me, that is huge! kathy

[An owl on the moon]

Made me realize that every journey, good or bad, begins not with a step but with a thought.

[Valentine]

Thank you for your insight. Kathie

[Ted Kniffen]

Good one, Kathie. I like the way the form itself dwindles down on the page. Very fitting.

[Valentine]

As we get older life seems to dwindle down too. Kathie