This Liminal Life
James Walter Ouderkirk 1985 (Syracuse)
Am I here? Am I there?
In this realm, it’s hard to fare.
In this realm that’s in between,
An unknown future and familiar routine.
Within life’s journey, I have wandered.
For the reason, I must ponder.
Why am I in this liminal space?
Where is my guide for direction and pace?
Mysterious forces are at work.
Devotion and faith slow anxieties that lurk.
This liminal realm, where the winds of change blow.
I remain open and willing; the only way to grow.
Into the person I was meant to be;
Fulfilling my purpose, enlightened, and free.
Rivers of dreams,
Dreams now goals.
Completely at peace,
Mind, body, and soul.
About this poem
Liminality opportunizes one's growth and enlightenment in order to achieve serenity in life.
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Written on May 23, 2022
Submitted by JamesWalterWrites on May 23, 2022
Modified on April 03, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | AABB XX CC DD EE FF XXXX |
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Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
Characters | 623 |
Words | 133 |
Stanzas | 7 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 4 |
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