Risk Taker

Exasperated

He urges me

 

      Take a risk

 

Peering over the edge

I think

 

What if he's right?

 

I want

To forget

 

 To take that leap

 

However, I see

The floor of the canyon below me

 

The darkness that waits for me there

 

It is nothing to him

He is immune to that blackness

 

The risk is mine alone

 

And some thrills are better left unsought

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading! Feedback appreciated! I'd be interested on what the reader's take on what this poem is about :)

Reviews

[Suavis_Umbra]

to me this poem comes as a poem about how some people try to make you risks which maybe you shouldn't do, people who might be jealous,hate you, or just unaware of the circumstances. the way you portray this overall theme is majestic and the words are delicately chosen. amazing poem :D

[Persephone]

Thank you!

[cynthiabuhainbaello]

Thought-provoking write on risks and consequences and the poem did present a dilemma for the reader. I think those who push others to take the risk must first take them, then it would not be so bad or one sided. I like the style used here and the short but challenging words you used.

[Persephone]

Thank you!!

[Havoc08]

Vaulable insights here, I think we all as we get older and wiser, make mistakes the lead us to be more mindful of these risks and why are we taking them. Great work and thank you for sharing.

[Persephone]

thanks for reading :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

wow this is a lovely piece. It sounds so hurt and stuck in feasr but gentle and wanting!

[Persephone]

Thank you :)

[Cherrie Palmer]

... It is nothing to him He is immune to that blackness The risk is mine alone ...
wonderful line and I felt as if I was there with you

[Persephone]

So glad you enjoyed it :) Thanks for reading!

[Persephone]

I liked this write, so short, but yet with so much underlaying truth in it...
As for him it's no risk, it could be for you, and that's a keen insight, into any releationship, whether it is just friendship, a partner, a lover, a family member,
If we all could empathize with each other some more, there where no questions like this needed, nor forced behaviour from an opposite, but we are otherwise so beautifully different each one. Thank you Persephone for this insight, and the words, enjoyed reading this.

E.L.

[Persephone]

Thanks so much E.L.! :)

Very welcome :)

[Stanley Wilson]

excellant write good message sometimes we need a kick to try new things

[Persephone]

Thanks!

[Heather]

not everyone in life needs to be a risk taker, and I must say from experience, sometimes taking the risk is so not worth it. That being said..sometimes we need a little push in our lives to take risks that are good for us, not knowing they are until we have fully jumped. You.. expressed that beautifully in this poem. I liked it .. immensely and I am keeping it in my library for that next time I am unsure if I should take the leap..

[Persephone]

Thank you so much :)

[Chris]

Not everyone loves roller coasters, and some times and places spontaneity CAN end up just too thoughtless. Finding a personal balance you can live comfortably with is a good goal and a daily challenge. You set a good pace and followed the thought through.

[Persephone]

Thank you!!

[Dr. Wood ?]

well I am a sucker for a challenge and a fall guy usually, it cannot be the obvious so I go for you NOT wishing to bunjee jump into marriage...Oh hell...I knew I was wrong

great poem though all the same, it could be about any challenge in life..it fits the bill

[Persephone]

Thank you for the guess Dr! I will revel it in time hehe Thanks for reading!

[Dr. Wood ?]

so I AM wrong.....Nothing new there then