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Writer's pictureJes Derry

Edge of happiness

firm hands shove with intent

the target moves at their bidding


shove

shove

shove


until they are at the edge

imagining eagle like claws

sucking up stamina and strength

why should this bird let go


why relent

so easy to concede

to let go

and free fall


bumpity

bump


through

nimbus clouds

no soft landing

on the horizon


clinging on to the edge of happiness

this time they won’t let go

this time they know their worth

this time will be the last time bullies will have control.

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Unknown member
May 25, 2023

Powerful writing . Congratulations

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Alison Blevins
Alison Blevins
May 25, 2023

Wow!

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Nigel Smith
Nigel Smith
May 24, 2023

Yes I like this Jes, very much, in style it reminds me of E.E.Cummings, a bit, as is frequently the case it roars with the simplicity of form. Thank you Jes

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Stephen Kingsnorth
Stephen Kingsnorth
May 24, 2023

Heartfelt...

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Jes Derry
Jes Derry
May 24, 2023
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Thank you Stephen that means a lot.

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