June 2007 IBPC Nominations, July Competition Options

[AMETHYST]

Finding My Way... by Heartsong7

You steadied me when I could barely stand
and warned me to be mindful where I stepped,
yet knowing I would stumble, held my hand.
I pulled away and fell, lay bruised and wept,
afraid to try again. A tangled strand
of darkness wrapped around me. While I slept,
I dreamed you cleared the way. I could progress
unfettered. Freed of fear I ran, I leapt
enthusiastically, all pain and stress--
gone!
........ til dawn erased the dark and crept
into my consciousness. With heavy eyes
I looked upon a roadway, still unswept,
that wound beneath the grey forbidding skies.

You pulled me to my feet and gently shoved
me out the door. I never felt more loved.

This post has been edited by Cleo_Serapis: Sep 29 07, 09:20

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[heartsong7]

Thank you very much, Mary. The nomination is an honor in itself. I'm delighted!
I do have one small change that Mary has suggested in the workshop.
replace "still" with "it's"

I hike the summit's steep and narrow path
surrounded by the breath of fir and pine.
Six thousand years ago volcanic wrath
left ash in mounds that trace its timber line.
The crater’s cobalt waters shine below
with views that take my breath. I stand and stare
into a mirrored earth and sky. Although
it's summer, mountain breezes chill the air
An overwhelming feeling I can’t shake,
entices me to leap. Incredibly,
I’m not afraid and gaze across the lake
where, in its depths, I glimpse eternity.

It beckons, yet I dare to look away
while, on the wind, a whisper bids me stay.

[Guest_Rosemerta_*]

Sue,

I am glad I've stopped into MM in time to view some of your fine writing. I have thought much about the glory of nature lately, for reasons too complicated to express here. Your words on how it bids us to stay hit a tender key for me. Thanks!:thanks: