BRIDGES

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A bit of a metaphor for life and the paths we choose.

BRIDGES

How did I get here,
from there?

What bridges brought me,
to this place?

The bridge I crossed was once sturdy
and bold.

No wobbling handrail,
met my hold.

I did not fear an;
unfortunate collapse.

What lessons will I learn,
From the bridges;
That I burn?


The other shore,
was within my grasp.

With each step I took,
to the other shore.

Doubt invaded,
my every pore.

Would it hold steady,
and accept my weight?

What new life,
would this bridge create?

How do we choose which bridges
to cross?

Which ones will help us
survive a loss?

So many bridges in life,
to choose.

How do we know which ones in life,
will cause us to lose?

Which bridges may crumble at our first,
timid footfall?
Which bridges will cause us,
to lose it all?

Will we find what we seak,
on a distant shore?
Or, will we regret the path we take;
forevermore.

Will the bridges remain,
if we choose to turn back?

Will we have the strength,
to go back?

Or will the courage,
we lack?



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Mangus commented on BRIDGES

07-22-2010

I enjoyed the approach to the concept. The piece has depth, but you don't drown in it ...very nice

jtlove commented on BRIDGES

06-29-2010

Steps of faith contain questions. It's just we can trust God for the answers even if He doesn't reveal all right away. Do you hear His voice? I pray that you and I may hear it clearly and obey without hesitation.

Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.

Robert Frost (1875-1963) American Poet.

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