by Cheryl W.
Member since:
December 10, 2005

Afraid to Fall

February 23, 2008 09:16 PM EST
views: 66 | comments: 23

Soft as a whisper

you come to me,

amidst the ashes

amidst the tears;

Arms wide open,

my heart is closed,

not quite ready

to face its fears;

I give what I can,

afraid to give my all,

afraid of the pain

afraid of the fall;

It always comes

just as sure as the love,

but tonight I won't

let myself fall.

 

 

 

 

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Comments: 23

Larry H. Feb 23, 2008, 9:20pm EST
thanks for sharing..
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Feb 23, 2008, 9:20pm EST
It happens to me few times but your expression is so soft...
Tiffany G. Feb 23, 2008, 9:25pm EST
Very touching! Thanks for sharing
Midnite Writer -- Kim Feb 23, 2008, 9:26pm EST
Beautiful poem, the title grabbed me right away. Nice flow, excellent word choice. I look forward to your poems, Cheryl.
Alison H. Feb 23, 2008, 9:40pm EST
Very nicely-written, Cheryl. Despite the possibility of being hurt, your heart is still open...
~*~Nina~*~ R. Feb 23, 2008, 9:43pm EST
Cheryl that was so beautiful! You are so talented!
Angela P. Feb 23, 2008, 9:47pm EST
Nice!
Marie J. R. Feb 23, 2008, 9:48pm EST
very telling my dear,,, soft and sensitive ,,, hugs,,,
Carla G. Feb 23, 2008, 9:58pm EST
Been there, Cheryl. Loved the poem. Love is about trust. Trusting the other person and trusting ourselves.
Gretchen Lee Bourquin Feb 23, 2008, 10:10pm EST
Good gentle feel. It makes us realize that ultimately resistance is futile
Laura B. Feb 23, 2008, 10:22pm EST
So simple and so strong.
Your minimalism is much appreciated! Great job!
Sue M. Feb 23, 2008, 10:30pm EST
Very nice poem, Cheryl! Wonderful, as always!
David H. Feb 23, 2008, 10:31pm EST
Well done
Valerie Roars Feb 23, 2008, 11:22pm EST
Beautiful!
dee b. Feb 24, 2008, 12:13am EST
very well done!
Kushal Poddar Feb 24, 2008, 3:17am EST
the emotion is beautifully expressed.
Terry Collett Feb 24, 2008, 4:14am EST
Enjoyable poem; moving.Love the lines;
my heart is closed,

not quite ready

to face its fears;
Carol Roach Feb 24, 2008, 4:54am EST
never let yourself fall hon, stand tall
karen v. Feb 24, 2008, 11:30am EST
In your own time, always being true to yourself, if humanly possible. As a woman it seems so often to be such a challenge. I am only responding to your beautiful poem from the place that it took me to. And how I interpreted it. Yes, you are a talented poet and I always relate to your poems. Thanks Cheryl !
Cheryl W. Feb 24, 2008, 11:35am EST
Thank you everyone...:)
Tamara L~will view, may comment~ S. Feb 24, 2008, 3:24pm EST
Great poem, Cheryl. The "fall" is a scary thing.
Paula Love Feb 24, 2008, 9:26pm EST
gulps in the tears i have stopped crying after so many hours... I FELL!!!!!
Jillian J. Feb 25, 2008, 9:52pm EST
We all fall and we keep falling until we don't fall no more! -j

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