Come to the Edge!

I read this poem for the first time five years ago.

I was in a new country

speaking a foreign language

and terrified.

In the years that preceded that event and the years that have followed
I have found myself again and again

invited

nudged

and sometimes thrust

to the edge.

The edge of

comfort

understanding

and ability.

Now

at this point in my life I find myself simultaneously

coming to the edge

being pushed

and flying.

And the view is amazing.

Welcome to my blog. The title refers to this poem. You'll notice a difference from the last line. Logue says "and they flew." I added the then, a simple adverb, that represents the impetus of our decision.

Then has two meanings:

at that time in question

and

after that.

That is where we find ourselves.

At the moment in question

that critical moment

where we decide.

Come to the edge.

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