Stalled on the bridge, in between here and there.
I look back to all I have built.
What is still standing and what is no longer in service.
Hoping others will use these spaces, be thoughtful about repairs.
That tall one will need a new roof.
Some may be too weathered to save.
Pausing on the bridge, in between here and there.
I look ahead to wide open space.
What could be built and what is needed.
Beauty that can only be created by elements and time.
A center which radiates the harmony of shade trees.
Bare hands joining for strength that I alone do not have.
I remain next to the railing.
water rushing beneath.
No longer who I was.
Not yet who I am becoming.
© Ali Grimshaw
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
Bare hands joining for strength that I alone do not have.
Thank you for letting your voice be heard. For saying words that I sometimes cannot find.
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Thank you for your encouragement. It means so much to know that my poem speaks to you.
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Thank you for sharing what resonates with you.
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“Bare hands joining for strength that I alone do not have.”
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Oh so beautifully you set my mind to envisioning my own journey to get here, where I currently stand, while imagining the future that lies ahead. Your poetry is so genuine. Thank you so very much for sharing, Ali.
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Thank you for taking the time to reflect back to me your experience of this poem. It makes me smile to know that it touched you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you Erin. There are so many different ways to think of bridges in our lives. I look forward to hearing your version. Love to you, Erin, the beautiful artist of words.
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I love this , Ali! I had a different idea of what it would be about because I too, have been thinking about “the bridge”… a relationship or a job, a child or an addiction, something to fill the space you left behind, to get you through, to get you over, to what you have yet to become. I love you and can’t wait to see you Sunday, my dear poetess. Xo Erin On Feb 5, 2016 5:53 PM, “flashlight batteries” wrote:
> grimshaw65 posted: “Stalled on the bridge, in between here and there. I > look back to all I have built. What is still standing and what is no longer > in service. Hoping others will use these spaces, be thoughtful about > repairs. That tall one will need a new roof. Some ma” >
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