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As I Fall Away
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And as a child
I walked upon the water,
free to float
amidst the waves

as an angel
drifts atop the clouds

no fear of sinking
falling into nothingness
for as a child
I was a god

the moment mine
to grasp or release
life eternal
infinite possibilities
at my feet

And as I tread
through shifting tides
of time
balance unsteady
arthritic ankles
an enemy
to perceived immortality
I feel the depths
beckon unto me

as this weakened creature,
I can no longer bear
the weight
of this existence,
succumb and drown
within the waters
I once rose
high above

But in fleeting glimpses,
I can still recall
how it felt
to be lifted

and how
for a moment
I was a god


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 Reviews of "As I Fall Away"
Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper
Reviewed on May 22, 2004
yes, great piece Ann. i remember childhood well, we didn't seem to worry that much and had great fun. l&p G
Reviewed by Debashish Haar (Reader)
Reviewed on May 22, 2004
GREAT writing friend!
Reviewed by E. Richardson
Reviewed on May 21, 2004
I like this...it strikes various chords...thank goodness you can still lift the veil of adulthood and still remember those times as a child...funny how most poets can. Well done!
Reviewed by ya mama (Reader)
Reviewed on May 21, 2004
very well done. glad i stopped in.
Reviewed by Abe Rossi (Reader)
Reviewed on May 21, 2004
your writing amazes me...you have an aura of talent eminating around you...hmmm...maybe you are a God(ess)...captivating piece...thanx for sharing...for now...Peace Abel
Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on May 21, 2004
I was once a god myself, I think I was either apollo or Zeus, but since I fell off the mountain, I have lost my powers, but I am afterall immortal... a special write, glad I stopped by to read it, Peace, Ed & rufuz
Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on May 21, 2004
You have crafted some beautiful images. Enjoyed!
Reviewed by Randal Files (Reader)
Reviewed on May 21, 2004
This is haunting and beautiful. I feel these emotions with you. Thank you for reminding me of how it felt way back then.
Reviewed by George MacLean Akurunwa
Reviewed on May 21, 2004
Beautifully written piece. I enjoyed it.
Reviewed by Pier Tyler
Reviewed on May 21, 2004
Invincible. Fantastic way of putting it. This made me remember
my fearless childhood.
Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)
Reviewed on May 21, 2004
Well just think… now you have grown into a dynamite Poetess!!! Very brilliant write!!! Thank you for sharing it and don’t fall away!!! Keep The Faith.
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on May 21, 2004
Yup, I always thought I was indestructable, at times go into denial, thinking I still am, oh the fun of being human..
Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on May 21, 2004
That innner child is a haunt! LOL....listen to her!
wonderful, insightful, intelligent, spirtual words here.......bravo........pax A
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