Dreamily

I stand on the edge of a cliff
nothing behind
nothing ahead
but somehow I know it's a cliff

The sounds always vary
the tide ebbs
the fire flows
but never my emotions vary

My blanket holds me tight
strong and safe
warm and sure
the embrace is oh so tight

Do I want to return
the peace
the quiet
Oh how I must return
 
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MargaretE.

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    I have this restless energy
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    I’m not sure what to do with her
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    Look, I understand 
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    It’s a very human trait

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