Safety is more
than locked doors
and closed windows
it’s katy-bars
and rear-view mirrors
and watching closely
those that pass
on the street
ever vigilant
and ready
for the next moment
to bring
the unexpected
moment
you need to be ready for
poetry
Gideon’s Challenge
Gideon’s Challenge
From this height
all is seen
and as chill breeze
nips
it makes me sneeze
but all I can see
is what lies below
as jagged rocks
whisper “hello”
they invite me down
to join them there
and I close my eyes
to take in air
I turn away
from their siren’s call
and then walk home
still hearing
their invitation
to fall





