Take a step
You can't stay here
Life is over there
Smiling at you
A red-tailed hawk
Glides through the indigo sky
Come, it sings
Don't be afraid
The rope bridge sways
As I inch forward
Turquoise water
Glistens far below
The red-tail circles
I quell my fears
A verdant forest
Waits on the other side
Published by lenleatherwood
I am a native Texan who has lived for the past 30 years in Southern California. I am a published author of both short memoir and fiction, a two-time Pushcart nominee, a nationally award-winning writing coach, an editor, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. In addition, I am the mother of three grown daughters of whom I am extremely proud, a grandmother of four darling children and the wife of a man I still love after 44 years.
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20 Minutes a Day 
Wow. Shared with Olive. We are both impressed… xoxoxo J
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Thanks, my friend. I appreciate your and Olive’s support of my poetry! Hugs to you both.
I just realized how this poem very much relates to your and Olive’s move! Thanks for helping me see that, my friend.
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Thanks, Carolyn. Much appreciated!