Before the first wobbly
arms outstretched,
slightly unbalanced step,
the last step already exists.
Trip, fall, hill sliding imbalance
scarred knees, bandaged palms
concussions to consciousness,
where the living happens
white knuckles clutch to collapse
navigate with your internal compass
peel your fingers from cold metal
stray from the railing.
© Ali Grimshaw
In this coming year, 2017, I plan to be braver, to make my own new path and trust in the journey of contribution to others. I hope this poem inspires you to believe in new possibilities for yourself. I have a ready ear for anyone who wants to share their new path into 2017.
Title inspired by an article posted on bboxproductionsblog – Thank you!
Wow. Powerful, Ali. May Light brighten your way. Blessings – Debbie ❤
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Thanks Debbie. I appreciate the comments. Sending love back your way.
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Wonderful. May your paths be bright and brilliant this year Ali. xo
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Miriam, I always appreciate your feedback. Thanks for your comment. Happy New Year. May it be full of light and laughter.
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Thank you my lovely friend.
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“…navigate with your internal compass
peel your fingers from cold metal
stray from the railing.”
Thank you for your encouragement to do so.
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Karyn, thank you for sharing your reflection. I love hearing from you and I am so glad that you are inspired. You are a gift to so many.
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…the last step already exists.
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Thank you for your reflection Kirsten.
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Great poem, and inspiring plans for the new year! Thanks for sharing….
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Thank you for reading. I appreciate hearing from you.
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A beautiful reflection on the cycle of life.
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Thank you Lisa. I appreciate hearing from you.
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Inspiring words from you. We have to be bold in our dreams indeed. New possibilities abound.
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Thank you for sharing your reflection. Yes, the world needs each of us to step bravely forward.
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