BALANCE
Barry Green Jr 1973 (Florida)
BALANCE
You've taught me to keep balance
High on top that brick wall
Seemed every wind was a chance
That I could start to fall
Dad right now, I feel like I'm
Falling to that ground
We're running out of time
Soon you'll not be around
Tell me how I balance
This wind that starts to rise
So little time to take this chance
To show what you are in my eyes
There was a little boy
In the land of long ago
You loved, brought him joy
Dad how do I let you go?
Seems like my world's falling
This time you can't catch
Again Death comes calling
His hand is on the latch
I know I'll find my balance
As a wind blows all around
I find again my staggered stance
Here high above the ground
But could you tell me a final time
That the wind can't make me fall
That if I watch every step I'm
Going to Cross this wall?
AMEN
About this poem
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13
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Written on March 14, 2024
Submitted by crucifiedinhim2 on March 14, 2024
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Quick analysis:
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Closest metre | Iambic trimeter |
Characters | 811 |
Words | 176 |
Stanzas | 7 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5 |
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