A leap of faith

In a leap of faith
kicking the chair
the cross bearing chains
around his neck
weigh heavily
his burden
until death
his soul released
above the beam
the rope lies still.

Reviews

[softlyfall]

A leap of faithlessness, maybe. No faith in possible happiness. No faith in possible contentment, at least, if not excitement and joy. I have thought a great deal about suicide- not for me, i am too stubborn and hopeful and cheerful, not good material. But both of my father's grandfathers committed suicide. It makes me ache to think of them alone and so sad that it came to that. I will never give up trying to reach them with my heart and mind.

[andrew mitchell]

Thank you Amy, it was really an exaggeration of how some people are weighed down by their faith’s, so strict and God fearing. It wasn’t so much suicide but an escape and these people will not be free until they die. Sorry to hear about your family members. Feeling that low is so sad if only they reached out. The chains were like The Christmas Carol story about one of the ghosts being burdened with chains by his job and not living life.

[softlyfall]

Ooo, I love that analogy- The Christmas Story is timeless. I do tend to be literal in my translations- thank you for putting up with that because i love to read and think about your poems, Andrew.

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"Cross bearing chains...." makes me wonder just what exactly was the burden he bore. Most cross bearing types are known for getting up to no good. This made me think of that scene in "The Shawshank Redemption" where Brooks Hatlin takes his own leap of faith where he found prison life more acceptable than the freedom he was given after 50 years. The title is very clever, Andrew. It's a leap of faith not many would take. Nice to read your clever thoughts here again, my friend. I hope you are gearing up for a snake warring Summer in the Adelaide hills!

[andrew mitchell]

Hi Doodley, nice to have you back and hope you are all well. Yes seen a few snakes over the years even a couple go past my shoes in haste. Yes the cross of chains was really the burdens some people carry with their beliefs, so strict and god fearing likened to the ghost of Christmas past I think with one of the partners covered in chains. Thank you for stopping by and giving it your time. Hope you are dry and not flood effected.