Living On the Edge
We must rail against what is normal
Push the boundaries in every way
Do not succumb to a given formal
In anything that we do or say
The well-honed blade of any knife
Is what makes the deepest cuts
And to live a full and colorful life
We must avoid all the easy buts
Cast aside any preconceived notion
To find something more set free
Set sail on the unexplored ocean
Search out among the lesser seas
There you will find all things new
And with a bit of creativity
You may find something more true
In a world full of possibility
Following behind another
Makes the path easier, I agree
But the joy of a trailblazer
Is not found in conformity
Make being different a sacred pledge
Or creativity will meet its doom
For if you are not living on the edge
Then you are taking up too much room
commonsensiblyspeaking 
i so agree with this, brad! excellent endorsement for individuality.
I moved to the edge just trying to get closer to you…🌹😁 Thanks, Beth!
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I love this! Such a wonderful message to be content with who we are & to allow our differences to shine! It’s what sets us a part from other artists. Perfectly said!
Thank you, Kristian! I know you are not one to go with the flow in your creativity and art. I appreciate your kind comments always! 🌹
Great job, Brad. Loved the last two lines. I need to stop taking up so much room…
At our age, Jim, we need to worry less about room and more about finding our sweet spot! 😂
Well said, Brad!
It was inspiring and really reading your poems somehow reminds me of the golden past, you know Wordsworth and all. Somehow I find your writing style a bit of their time, and that’s why they’re even more interesting to read. Really enjoying your poems. Would love to see how you pen down this current pandemic situation with your style of writing.
Thank you, Shounak, for your lovely comment. I would agree that my poetry has a taste of old school. Likely because I grew up reading the classics. You will find some pandemic related poems in my archive and I believe I have a few yet to publish. I appreciate all your support!
I love the sentiments expressed in this piece, Brad. Innovation, finding one’s own path, and daring to dream are all things I took from your poem.
Thank you, Pete! I love to hear what people’s impressions are as a way of determining if I had hit the mark in what I was trying to express. I appreciate your time and all your support!
My dearest Brad, what a beautiful poem.
“Set sail on the unexplored ocean
Search out among the lesser seas”
Sail with me among the lesser seas
xoxoxoxo
I would sail anywhere you want, my Poetess! ❤
What about the bike? Can we take the bike? 💕
Better yet! You know me too well! 🌹
We have a deal 💕