At dVerse Tricia has invited us to write about risk. dVerse Poets – Poetics – Take a risk
“Only those those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.” T.S. Eliot
The Unknown If I remain as I am the boat will sail without me, past the shallows I wade in, near the reef I have only transcended in my wintry dreams, uncertain of the clearance of my keel which has kept me even for so long, and now, looking at the vast horizon with anticipation, knowing that I risk more by not plunging into the unknown. Copyright 2021 ©Paul Vincent Cannon All Rights Reserved ®
parallax 
Powerful metaphor. Lovely!
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Many thanks Pat, glad you enjoyed it.
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Powerful poem. 🙂
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Thank you very much 🙂
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Yes! Don’t stagnate. Great poem.
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Never!
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Paul, you continuously outdo yourself.
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Thank you for that Ana, I do appreciate that. 🙂
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Got myself a “like” or two on that comment — I’m not the only one who thinks so… 👏👏👏👏
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Well thank you for the wonderful response in the very first, and kudos for the consensus, much appreciated.
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As a lover of the water, I like the use of boating terms to navigate this poem.
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Thank you, I’m glad there was that connection for you, I haven’t for a while, but sailing was a part of my life for a time and boats are, well wonderful. More into kayaking these days, such fun.
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Such a fine line we walk in life…..wanting to risk…..but not too much. An even keel is so comforting.
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So important really to have balance as we navigate, thank you for sharing Sandy.
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Sure!
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P.,
The metaphors just sync together wonderfully. Beautifully expressed.
pax,
dora
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Thank you for that Dora, much appreciated.
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My pleasure!
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Love the perspective here–watching that boat float out to sea–wondering what might be. Well done!
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Many thanks – yes take the plunge.
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Oh, I love this! It’s so powerful. You risk it both ways, by doing the risk itself seeing how far you go, or playing it safe and not knowing what could have happened.
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Absolutely Lucy, thank you for sharing that.
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Indeed… staying can be more dangerous than setting the sails…
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It sure can, been there. Thank you Bjorn.
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The importance of an even keel grows more important with age!
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The importance of an even keel grows more important with age!
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I love that you are looking into the vast horizon with anticipation and not trepidation. That’s the key, the outlook. Such a soothing voice in this! 💝
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Yes, absolutely Tricia, the outlook, thank you so much.
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Welcome! 🌺
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I reached for that horizon and have been glad I did.
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And that shines through in your writing Ken.
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🙂
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To become frozen on the edge out of fear is to become a statue for pigeons, rather than a rolling stone!
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🙂 yes, I share that view Dwight, no guano for me.
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Ha ha me either!
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Lol
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A metaphoric poem eloquently depicting the ever present question of life risks. Chance it or lance it 🙂
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Many thanks ShirleyB, I like your response.
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Well said. Without risk, there is very little life.
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So true Patricia, so true.
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very well said, and very well written, words to live by i think
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Much appreciated Phillip, thank you.
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Yeah Vincent, let’s all take the plunge!
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Absolutely!
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I love the Eliot quote, and how you have expanded upon its theme in your words. For me, the risk of not trying is always greater (at least when it comes to writing!)
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you chuck, hope you’re having a good week 🙂
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Yes, doing well so far!! Hope you are too! 😁
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Indeed I am, in spite of pool around me trying to pass on the flu.
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Deeply profound!! 💝💝
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Thank you for that Sanaa 🙂
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A wonderful poem Paul. “knowing that I risk more by
not plunging into the unknown”… So like me.
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Yes, and acting on that risk to one’s advantage, forward we go 🙂 Thank you for sharing that Rupali.
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Most welcome Paul.
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Also love the powerful metaphor! Also suitable for today. Who knows what’s coming? xx Michael
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I prefer mental risks to physical or emotional risks.
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A Faustian choice!
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For sure . . .
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🙂
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Another great poem for reflection and challenge
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Many thanks.
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A lovely way of expressing one must always “best” oneself. Excellent, Paul!
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I like how you say that, yes indeed, thank you very much for that Susi.
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🙂 You’re welcome, Paul!
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Thank you 🙂
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