-- LIVING ON THE EDGE OF THINGS –

John Herlihy

The purpose of edge not to fall into the darkness,

The edge offers distance with its touch of lightness.

Supreme vantage point into the unknown to gaze,

To contemplate other worlds beyond earth’s haze.

Many people live their lives on the edge of things,

Accepting and contented with whatever life brings.

Many people live quiet, noble, hard-working lives,

No matter what obstacles their destiny contrives.

Some people look on the world not fully committed,

Passing through the world as if only just permitted.

Sitting on the horizon, well placed on the world’s edge,

Gazing far into the distant beyond, as if making a pledge.

Swaying breezily in the wind atop an evergreen tree,

Such infinities of blue sky as far as the eye could see.

Riding a dandelion puff in a gentle breath of breeze,

Nestled on a dust mote, riding rays of light with ease.

The road long, the journey brief, on the edge of eternity,

Time’s arrow strung tight, aimed at the heart of destiny.

As in every journey, always ready to take one’s leave,

Time’s swift arrow now in slow motion, as if in reprieve.

To ponder the well-known adage, here today gone tomorrow,

To a place beyond the edge of things, beyond joy and sorrow.

To be content with one’s lot and accept the way that life is,

To give thanks everyday of our lives for the blessing life gives.

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Copyright © John Herlihy

Wednesday 20 July 2022