Unknown

This is for my best friend, Amanda.

Thank God I jumped

Thank God I took the plunge

That deep, terrifying plunge,

Precarious on the precipice,

Into the unknown

I was worthy,

I was deemed worthy.

The unknown rewarded me.

Not with gold and riches,

Not with fame and glory

Simply with happiness,

Simply with a new start,

Simply with a smile.

A smile that I thought

I never deserved.

A smile that always seemed so

Distant,

Unrealistic,

Unreachable.

This unknown,

This unique unknown

Was only unknown to me.

What was unknown to me was

Happiness.

Thank God I jumped

Thank God I took the plunge.

Author's Note

Ignore grammar and spelling. This is very close to my heart. A story of my brave best friend

Reviews

[KeeD]

Not knowing what it's truly about but still knowing how personal, brave and profound this piece is to you makes it that much more of a read. It shows the merit in personality, the value in a smile, the strength of emotion and shares the spirit of happiness. Good write, thanks for sharing!

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i sense the play on the word jump and the entire poem can have various meanings.. I like the imagery and a very raw and true topic being highlighted

[GwenLark]

Thank you. It means a lot

[Recherche]

OMG... what beautiful Merriment's sorrow unto mirth- GREAT write!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

your thoughts sublime!!!!

recherche

[GwenLark]

Thank you so much!

[Mac. S]

I appreciate this. One of the reasons I love writing is that is allows us to break the bad habbit of thinking our experiences are 100% unknown to others. We tend to automatically act like since we don't know their thoughts, they have none. We all run into similar difficulties, we all handle them a little bit differently. For every choice we make we must promise to ourselves to be the sole bearer of the consequences. So I appreciate the transparency here.

[fwvalidus]

Another good piece which can take on multiple meanings. Is this someone jumping out of their comfort zone and trying something new, taking a risk? Or is this someone on the edge who has decided to physically jump and end the unknown?

[GwenLark]

This is based on someone who was stuck in an abusive and loveless relationship, who believed she was trapped. But had realised since letting go, she has done herself a favour

[fwvalidus]

Perfect - I'm glad to hear it. I assumed it was a happy ending given your reference to a brave friend

[GwenLark]

Yes, she is in a loving relationship with a man that she deserves. But she was so afraid to let go of her daughter's father, even though there was a lot of abuse. She is very brave and I wanted to write a poem dedicated to her bravery

[Great Aunt Astri]

The play on the word 'jump' makes an ominous start, but taking the plunge in this case was a wonderful thing to do. And you write about it very well.

[GwenLark]

Thank you very much for reading

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Sometimes I feel happiness is something we've never truly experienced or if we have it's just too fleeting and gone within a blink, so I think I can relate to this write of yours. I really like the repitition you used here. Nicely penned, GL (:

[GwenLark]

Thanks so much for reading!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

You're welcome. A pleasure reading (:

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Very nice......

Life is full of moments when one must decide to stay stagnant and wilt or take the plunge into the unknown as you have poetically described. The abyss is frightening, daunting and full of mystery and it takes courage to throw oneself into it. But the rewards are endless and life changing should we take that plunge. For it is better to risk it all, than to exist for nought.

A fine piece.

[GwenLark]

Thank you for taking the time to read and review

[Stella Armour]

well done in taking that frightening plunge, and look where you landed... in a welcoming and happy future :)

[GwenLark]

So lovely to say Stella, thanks for reading

[Phill Oz O'fee]

The longest journey starts with the first step – and – as you poetically put it; even better with loving simplicity, a smile and support from a good friend! Lovely write … :-)

[GwenLark]

Thanks so much Phill!