Out on a limb,
Hanging over the precipice,
Terrifying and thrilling, all at once,
This risky business, of being me.
Does life offer a more sensible solution?
Would it be better,
To “lie” around in bed,
With the living dead, instead?
Wrapped up,
Nice and tight,
With my “comforter,”
Of false security?
Siping with vampires and zombies;
Those depleting,
And troublesome bedfellows!
Sacrificing my life blood?
No thanks!
I’d rather dip my toes,
In humanity’s living sea,
Swimming naked, shameless and free…
Risking being me.
-Gilda Patricia
Day 15 word-siping (v.) to lie down beside someone
Word High July-30 Beautiful Filipino Words
Challenge set by, A reading Writer blog, and Doodles and Scribbles
https://areadingwritr.wordpress.com/2016/06/30/word-high-july-welcome/
gildaspoems 
Oh WOW–so encouraging, like a rallying cry to many!! At nearly 64 I’m so ready to risk being me, rather than lie with the living dead.
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Yes, I agree too that ANY age is a good time to start! So glad you liked.
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If not today, when–right? Loved it!
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Thanks 🙂
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oooh. fierce and intense!! love it!!
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Thanks for feedback and for liking!
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you’re very much welcome! 😀
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Oh wow! I love the depth of this poem, Gilda. Amazing! ❤️ This needs to be heard and read by many. 🎉👏
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What a great compliment, coming from an awesome writer! You’re very sweet, thanks ☺️
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