' A Fine Line Poem by Linda Ori
' A Fine Line
My heart I place upon the line,
Not knowing is the worst -
Have I the right to want for more,
Or if I do, be cursed?
To be content as in the past
Is safe in many ways -
Yet, I don't wish to settle now
And simply count my days;
Instead I long to understand
This newness that you bring,
I feel myself awakening
Like blossoms in the spring;
So many things I've yet to learn,
Perhaps that's why you're here -
I dare not interrupt your life
And yet I want you near;
I have no right to make demands,
For I am just your friend,
But now that I'm aware of you,
I cannot comprehend
My life without you in it -
Already I have changed,
I never want to lose you now
That you have rearranged
My thoughts, and yes, my feelings
They will never be the same -
My peaceful world's turned upside down
And baby, you're to blame.
My heart I place upon that line,
While I am contemplating
What's right for you - what should I do?
Impatiently.............I'm waiting.
3/18/2009
It's a very fine line and this one is full of fine lines on the issue of where to stand/what to do when things are so in the balance. And it's full of what you do so well. Herbert was here for lessons I'll bet, and appears to have been later on the scene than he thought. I remember when someone had asked about flowing rhythmic poetry in the forum and you directed them to Charlie Moore and me! ! Serious modesty. We couldn't hold a candle to you on those counts, and that's the truth. xxx
Piquant choice. Lovely poem with a steady, warm hum that was pleasing to the ear and to the heart.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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