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“Learning to Walk” by Gyurka

A BALANCING ACT

I’d love to march
into each day
with steps
so brave and bold,
with the wind
always at my back
no clouds overhead,
no thunder or storms,
only sunshine and smiles
guiding my way –
not just sometimes,
but all the time;
that’s definitely how
I’d like it to be.

But as I well know,
as we all do,
this is life,
not a fairy tale,
and I’m thankful for each day
and each small step I take,
even though
often rather tentative
and kind of unsure,
balancing on the high wire
and trying with all I have
not to misstep
or trip over my own feet
and fall into a cavernous abyss.

So I go on about my day
one step at a time,
one
foot
in
front
of
the
other
way up on that high wire,
seeking balance every day,
and trying not to fall.

But if I do occasionally
lose my footing
and my step,
I remain ever thankful for
that safety net below.

(c) barbara kausteklis 8-19-12

Written for CPC “A Simple Sunday”/
“Simple Sunday Learns to Walk
on the Artistic Side.”

http://www.friendburst.com/blog/94723/simple-sunday-learns-walk-artistic-side/

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~barb~