I've skated the knife edge of fear with bare feet and felt the agony of sliced flesh exposed to the bone. I've swum the frozen lake of rejection naked and vulnerable, Experienced the biting cold Felt paralysed, lost and alone. I've questioned the wisdom of others and my own wisdom even more. The greatest chasm I must bridge is between here and there. - the place I want to be.
To overcome takes great faith To endure in spite of the pain wrought by radical change. Nothing is accomplished If I don't dare To be more than I've ever been before Not to hold back but to forge forward, eyes to the sky protected by an inner core solidified by determination and strengthened by conviction. The weapons are in my hands Now it's time I won the war.
Let noone or anything hold you back. When others are jealous of you, take no notice, you are what you want you to be and have worked hard for it. Sorry I missed 2006 wishing you a Happy New Year, but glad I got to read this poem now. From Pennsylvania and the land of the free, greetings to you now on Mother's Day.
Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)
Reviewed on February 5, 2007
"Nothing is accomplished
If I don't dare
To be
more than I've ever been before"
This is most poet's 'Credo' I believe.
A beautiful line, in another great piece of work!
Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on January 10, 2007
Chanti ..thankyou for this..I have printed this out and it's on my wall..yes, it IS time I won the war!
Blessings to you dear friend..
Darlin, the victory is assured by the power and testimony of your own words... just the skirmishes remain, perhaps. And, if you haven't done so already, 2007 will be just the time and place to do it! I believe in you, we believe in you, He believes in you... trust in yourself! Faintheartedness is not yours, Chanti. And dayummm... have broken the cardinal rule of not taking poems as personal! That's just how "into it" you brought me... right on that knife-edge with you. And the imagery is brilliant - such visual and tonal consistency throughout. A soliloquy I, for one, would like to join you in. We can do it! We've got it together... and together we've got it! The HAPPIEST of New Years to you, Angel Babe. LOL K xx
YES! YES! YES!
I totally agree with you my friend!
Chanti - Your heart rings strong and true!
Your imagery is GRAND
I send you more powerful energy!
This write is so similiar to my thoughts lately!
CArry on... May your NEW YEAR be filled with PEACE, Love, Wisdom and Joy! Filled with GREAT Health to sustain you on your new endeavors!
WArmest Blessings and HuGs,Sheeeoxxo
This is a Keeper- Off to my VAult it goesssssssss!
-WArrior Sheee- I must and will always be!
Reviewed by S J (Reader)
Reviewed on December 29, 2006
This is a stunning piece, Chanti! Great lines throughout...
Most excellently penned!
Wishing you, and your family, a New Year of Peace and Happiness ~
Thank you,
Love, Sheila
Reviewed by Miss Pandora (Reader)
Reviewed on December 28, 2006
Striking imagery and indeed your strength is so apparent. This recharged my batteries...and it's saved, ty. Happy new year to you and yours Chanti. Panda :)
The first four lines are an awesome way to express living in fear, and most all of us have experienced the paralysing, lost effect of rejection. Many readers will be able to identify with this poem and I love it when poems capture something universal to human experience. I was a little taken aback by the use of weapons and war in the last two lines. For me, those lines don't fit the poem even though they get your idea across. Just my reaction.
Excellent write Snuggles !!
Your strength and determination is an inspiration to all whose lives you have touched...including me...Oh, I never told you that before???;)
P.S. and Eva thinks so too :o)
Nice work of thought on the subject of overcoming the many obstacles that life thows at us, it is a reality that many struggle with, but the ones that taste of victory are the ones who have tasted of the war of life...nice work on this poetic expression...
Art Sun...
Reviewed by Butch Howard (Reader)
Reviewed on December 18, 2006
I love the message of your poem here. Despite the pain, fear, and rejection, we must forge ahead with unshakable determination, and yes, the weapons are in our hands; you will win the war. Well done!
~Butch
Wow! This is a powerful write that exposes the very soul of a talented and wise artist...skating the knife edge, such powerful imagery in this write. Yes, the weapons are in your hands and within your hands...faith is a powerful substance unseen. This write is not only inspirational but rejuvinating for one's faith...peace, love, and many blessings to you and your loved one's this miraculous season.
Merry Christmas and God Bless,
Joyce Bowling
Thanks Chanti for this very inspiring piece. Your words are soooooo true too. You have actually given me something that I can use in my quest to make my life's goal a relaity. Thank you so much for the advice.
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and wt your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie
"if I have to be this girl in me, then I have the right to be."
determination and will are the main ingredients in forging our convictions ... strength is the catalyst to shape our destiny into being ... though the battle is never easy, i'm sure you'll achieve winning the war, Chanti ... faith is your army ...
A courageous and uplifting poem. The battle to achieve anything worthwhile always begins within and SKATING THE KNIFE EDGE shows exactly how such victories are claimed. Much gratitude for the read and the inspiration.
Aberjhani
This is so well written, so clearly thought out, and the metaphors used are incredibly well done. Beautiful write Chanti my friend, and Happy Holidays to you! Love, Michelle
Chanti~ Be ALL that You Can Be!! Loved this poem, especially the last part-the weapons are in my hands. Don't forget, the sword is in your mouth!! Thanks for using it.
Merry Holidays,
Linda
This is, simply put, excellent, Chanti. You are one of the lucky ones who has figured out that only you can shape your future and only you can be the guardian of your dreams. We all have skated the knife-edge, but many don't afford themselves the strength to continue to shape their own destiny. Inspiring, uplifting, powerful and all done with great form and flow.
Take care,
Sherry
We must live "to endure all things"...to meet and overcome difficulty and danger. It's like the seasons of the earth...they must endure...for if it were summer everyday and the sun continually shined...we'd be cooked for good!
Smiles!
Love this write~ and therefore...I keep! :)
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Chanti, this reminds me of the term I use to get where I'm going. (cani) constant and neverending improvement. Excellent write.
Rusty
Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on December 16, 2006
Interesting poem Chanti; not everyone has this strength, nor the wisdom or desire to change. It's always a pleasure to see those that do. God Bless, Holly
This is wonderful Chanti -- you are strong with goals and determination! I want to be like you when I 'grow up' ... I'm printing this out to read over and over and over and with a little luck, I will get it through my thick skull and make the necessary changes in my own life. Good Lord, how I envy you your convictions!
Love and Happy Christmas wishes,
CJ
Striking images conjured up in this write Chanti my friend and a wonderful strong message that hope and perserverence can win if you work at your goals.
I wish I had your strength, Chanti. Your poem is most inspiring. It also makes me shiver with fear to "let go." Thank you as always. Love and peace to you,
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If I don't dare
To be
more than I've ever been before"
This is most poet's 'Credo' I believe.
A beautiful line, in another great piece of work!
Blessings to you dear friend..
Vesna:)
a human poem indeed
happy new yr
pax A
I totally agree with you my friend!
Chanti - Your heart rings strong and true!
Your imagery is GRAND
I send you more powerful energy!
This write is so similiar to my thoughts lately!
CArry on... May your NEW YEAR be filled with PEACE, Love, Wisdom and Joy! Filled with GREAT Health to sustain you on your new endeavors!
WArmest Blessings and HuGs,Sheeeoxxo
This is a Keeper- Off to my VAult it goesssssssss!
-WArrior Sheee- I must and will always be!
Most excellently penned!
Wishing you, and your family, a New Year of Peace and Happiness ~
Thank you,
Love, Sheila
~Carole
Your strength and determination is an inspiration to all whose lives you have touched...including me...Oh, I never told you that before???;)
P.S. and Eva thinks so too :o)
Art Sun...
~Butch
Sam
Merry Christmas and God Bless,
Joyce Bowling
Paul;-)
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and wt your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie
"if I have to be this girl in me, then I have the right to be."
have been on that edge. Great Chanti.
Aberjhani
Geseênde Kesrsfees !!
Love Tinka
Merry Holidays,
Linda
Take care,
Sherry
Smiles!
Love this write~ and therefore...I keep! :)
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Rusty
Mario (Soapsuds)
Love and Happy Christmas wishes,
CJ
A moving poem about overcoming obstacles we face and becoming the victor once through them. Inspiring ..........Joselyn
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Regis (Reg)