Fearless

Fearless

They say that I’m a fool in this play
and did eagerly harvest the role.
That I covet the flicker of spotlights
and bask in the warmth of their glow.

They say that I always fear the heights
and tremble on old creaky stages.
That I am a cowardly soldier
unsheathed in a fog of war.

They say that I am crazy and
upon hearing it surely will shriek.
They say that I have a sealed heart
and never reveal a damp cheek.

If they ever say I have never loved
then freely I will discard my bones.
For with your love I will never fear
the highest bridge toward home.

    


    

2014 Golden Scroll Nominee. "The Golden Scroll" 
Winner of Stormy's Poetry Contest 10/14/14 "Stormy's poetry newsletter & contest" 
Editor’s Pick by Sophurky for "Spiritual Newsletter (November 12, 2014)" 

Line Count: 16
Form: Free verse -
Prompt Words: flicker, bones, fog, shriek, harvest, bridge, damp, creaky
Written for:

Stormy's poetry newsletter & contest  (ASR) poetry newsletter gift point contest #310188 by Stormy Lady