I love the layout of this, Cyrssa. Very original, and it gives the snese of indecision or wavering. But I guess somewhere down the road, a choice has to be made!

Dear Cryssa, One should be determined to stand tall. One proverb says: One determined man is worth 100 wavering men. Your poem is great and I don't belong to those who like guessing. That's why I prefer controling my path and my direction. I found out that the light that is shining too bright is the wrong one. To stay on course I follow the dimmer light which is more friendly and will lead to the destination. Thank you for sharing this great riddle. Emile

Great layout. I can see the knife-edge on which you perch.
I loved this line:
" The buffeting of two opposing forces binds me
to my perch"
First off, you can see the two forces.
Second, I love the way you state it. Rather than being "pulled" in either direction, both choices press equally from either side. Ingenious.
One thing I don't understand was "FencE." Is it simply because both the F and the E look like rails on a fence and the capital E balances out the word (just as your decision --and you -- are balanced)? Or is there another, hidden meaning in that E?
Well done. I love things that make me ask questions.
Leo

Well done.
This almost sounds to me like it could
be a politician.

Walt

Cleverly concocted, Cryssa. You convey the feelings of being "torn" apart very effectively. Love and peace,

Regis

I like & enjoyed your creative piece
Peace be wit you

William

but not without the power to stave off and defend for you, dear writer, understand the strength that we humans posses and pain we endure. Well written, well built; cool format (I believe in visual word pictures too.
In "The Light," Dream Weaver

To teeter between two sides is sometimes exhilarating, but eventually a choice has to be made [I think] - else you can not move forward. I like the poem's shape and its words.

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God bless you. Kathy

What a precarious situation-- It's shape is good too. I love visual poems. Sometimes you have to choose a side, though. I hope the best side wins! --Charlie