already gone
wooden step stool
cloaked inside walk-in closet
readily accessible
whenever needing to
put myself up on a shelf
sometimes it’s best
to stay up there for
extended periods of time
like a bird on a wire
or an angel biding time
sometimes it’s safest
to never come down
even when reality prohibits
such ambitions from ever
finding common ground
august two thousand fifteen
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I’ve come back to this a couple of times for a re-read. I find it very moving.
So glad you think so – thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts.
welcome
Excellent… Such a wise last stanza!… Thanks for sharing! Best wishes. Aquileana 🙂
Thank you so much Amalia!
powerful portrayal and reflection 🙂
Thank you, Neha, I’m happy you enjoyed this one!