Tethered above the abyss of despair

good memories are the umbilical cord
that keeps us tied to life,
even at the brink of madness
we hang on to the good memories
while what's bad seeks to pull us over
the edge into the abysmal.
Cling tightly to all the good
that was wrought into this twisted cord
that connects to your heart,
and when you regain your balance,
sever the cord and let it trail behind you
till someone becomes dearly attached to you again
and feeds you more of love and life's finest treats

Reviews

[Sometimes Blood]

this is an amazing piece.

[Ashira Macy]

Lovely work Minstrel, and your words ring with truth. We really do hang by a thread at times, but one happy memory can be stronger than many bad memories as long as you hold it dear to your heart.

[Cory Barrett]

So true... The best part of life should be the fuel to get through the worst parts. The worst parts should be the fuel to get back to the best.

[John Anderson]

This is very good! Keep writing friend.

[Mary Bosworth]

This is such an interesting and provocative write..It is easy to see that you think and feel deeply about life and all of its many twists and turns.

[Blake Fodor]

Wow this is exceptionally beautiful...it takes me breath away

[Anne Timmins]

this is a lovely piece that flows simply like a dream..it has an enchanting flow to it truly..great job on this

[Matching Socks]

This is just wonderful, I love it. :)
What an interesting and unique view you have.

[Susan Beth Horvath]

You have quite an eclectic and versatile style about your poetry, and I happen to like it very much!