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Simplicity

July 17, 2014
By Saide BRONZE, South Richmond Hill, New York
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Saide BRONZE, South Richmond Hill, New York
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"Be the change you wish to see in the world" - Ghandi

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The soft squeak of her brakes comes to a halt
Slowly, but swiftly…she unbuckles herself
And lets her heavy October boots fall
On the loose July gravel

She slowly balances herself on the rail
Careful
Not to fall

Her black billowing dress
Starts to glide as the wind picks up

Her head spins
The clouds darken
Cars honk
And sirens are herd in the distance

But she stays put

Careful
Not to Fall.
She climbs the rail
And looks below at the roaring waters
Which then seem to pause
As if waiting…

Finally,
Careful
Not to Fall:
She lets go of the rail
As she slowly is set to sail

© Calvin C., Salt Lake City, UT

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Saide BRONZE said...
on Jul. 28 2014 at 3:10 pm
Saide BRONZE, South Richmond Hill, New York
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&quot;Be the change you wish to see in the world&quot; - Ghandi

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Thank you very much...your support in my work means the absolute world to me
Saide BRONZE said...
on Jul. 27 2014 at 4:14 pm
Saide BRONZE, South Richmond Hill, New York
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&quot;Be the change you wish to see in the world&quot; - Ghandi

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Please leave comments or suggestions...I'll be happy to respond. Thank you!
silliconvalley96 said...
on Jul. 25 2014 at 8:35 pm
Wow this poem is amazing