Gut Feeling

Bravery, hidden behind this shield,
authentic only
to the heart that bleeds for it.

Once I thought you were a coward,
staying away
never speaking to the whimpers and faint breathing
left crumpled and heaped
beneath the pillars of cedars.
Left alone to feel...to feel.

In the still, echo resounds.

Impressive, unafraid, dauntless.
Even so you bled until you could no longer.
Perhaps I should have looked for you, then.
When I finally did look up, only
an impression remained.
A first? No second... just brave... lasting.

SadieLu 2011

I like this Sadie..

Freedom........

comes in many ways..thank you.

Thank you Ainjel

No regrets Sadie...just moving forward and seeing of what is and never giving up on what can be...right? Loved it!

yes, there is no time for regrets..thanks for sharing.

nice write . . . and you're right, there is no time for regret or anger.