Precipice (An Original Poem)

ericvancewalton (76) in poetry • 6 years ago (edited)

Standing here
on the precipice
of nowhere familiar.

Feeling open,
ready for whatever
is next.

Now,
paying attention
to nothing but
the moment
and my breath.

Expectations
of anyone or anything
now seem naive.

Understanding,
the true depth
of how lucky I am
to perceive
such beauty and bliss.

My soul is strong
and these shoes
are still comfortable
because I've taken
a million humbling steps.

A Little About This Poem - This was written years ago, before Steemit. This was a particular period of my life when I knew where my dreams wanted to take me but I had no clue how to get there. It's during times like these that you must embrace the moment, be your best self, and trust the universe.

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nancybriti (70) · 6 years ago

This poem gives the feeling of being in a borderline experience, however, feeling prepared for whatever comes next. As great warriors prepare for battle, so do men. Each one of the limiting experiences serves us to advance and not let ourselves be overcome. I liked your poem. Congratulations.

nohebd (53) · 6 years ago

I like this poem, @. I feel the vertigo of the one who is on the edge, but also the capacity to sustain himself, to keep on collapsing because he has already lived and has gone through limit experiences. The idea of falling is a decision for life and for you to stand firm as well.

anikearn (65) · 6 years ago

Really awesome poem and I like this poem. The lines that I liked were very good in this poem, it is

              My soul is strong
                and these shoes
                  are still comfortable
                    because I've taken
                       a million humbling steps.

nonechangeles (53) · 6 years ago

It's magical, but strong at the same time, your poem. I think we've all ever been on the edge of that precipice with the question of whether to let ourselves fall or stay. The idea is to always bet on keeping up, despite how tired you are. Greetings

snrm (57) · 6 years ago

So what I took away from this is seizing the moment as much as you can. Paying attention to nothing...just breathing and focusing on who we are. Also love (what I took) as appreciating the little things of beauty.

Love the visual by the way.

ericvancewalton (76) · 6 years ago

Thank you @snrm!

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lizelle (68) · 6 years ago

Beautiful poem @ericvancewalton! Wonderful to stand on the precipice not knowing, but to have the excitement, trusting whatever's beyond!

ericvancewalton (76) · 6 years ago

Thank you, @lizelle! Trusting is the hard part but I think by trusting we attract success.

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lydon.sipe (67) · 6 years ago

My soul is strong
and these shoes
are still comfortable
because I've taken
a million humbling steps.

Wow, what a visual.

I have heard tell of shoes of peace, it sounds like you are wearing them well, Eric.

ericvancewalton (76) · 6 years ago

Thanks @lydon.sipe! I made lots of mistakes in those million humbling steps but learned some lessons too.

madushanka (74) · 6 years ago

@ericvancewalton, Absolutely great inspiration poem posted here. There are lot of meaning. I guess you wrote it through deep meditation. It came from our deep mindset. True is our depth. If our heart being strong, definitely get beauty and bliss in to life. Thanks to the perfect thinkable thoughts.

gustavoadolfodca (51) · 6 years ago

Words convey a lot of confidence to live in the moment and not to doubt what is to come in the future. I liked it, it might even be inspiring for me :).

serkagan (65) · 6 years ago

A beautiful poem, my friend, this confidence and calm, from your lines, is inspired by the wisdom and experience of life! Thank you, Eric.

dougkarr (65) · 6 years ago

Understanding,
the true depth
of how lucky I am
to perceive
such beauty and bliss.

That'll take you anywhere you want to go!

ericvancewalton (76) · 6 years ago

You are so right, @dougkarr. Gratitude, if we can maintain it, is truly a closed loop of bliss.

diosatenea (27) · 6 years ago

¡Excelente poema amigo! sobre todo la última estrofa. Me identifico con ella, ya que soy de alma fuerte y guerrera.

timuann (59) · 6 years ago

Good poem dear Eric , your written creativity is awesome .heart is a main power every human.so if stayed we heart strong propeely. obviously get beauty and bliss in to life.its very real truth.i respect your talented thought word.its just fantastic..my dear friend.. @ericvancewalton

blazing (70) · 6 years ago

This just touched the soul nicely written great poem :)

steyn (45) · 6 years ago

nice writing
what a creativity!!!

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ahlawat (76) · 6 years ago

very beautiful story!

rebeccabe (63) · 6 years ago

Well done. Truth.
I enjoyed everything about this post, the gif, poem and explanation about when you wrote it.

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