Euphoria has embraced me.
The wholeness of being,
Finally realized.
What’s next?
I no longer care.
I have reached the plateau.
Falling off the edge,
Is no longer a concern.
It simply does not matter.
If I do fall,
I will not fear;
Finality is reality.
It is inevitable,
And should be embraced.
For I have reached the climax.
It was wonderful,
And I would not trade
It for anything.
I lived.
It was beautiful,
And short.
The alternative
Is much,
Much, less desirable.
Perhaps, my words
Will sit upon the plateau forever.
Perhaps, they will be dismissed.
Either way,
I gave them life,
And there is nothing greater.
by Cody McCullough
Cody McCullough Writes: 
Can totally relate to this, but in a different sense. I just don’t care anymore!! lol
I think I know how you feel. I wrote this one as I was nearing the completion of this entire poetry project. I was so relieved and happy to reach the end of the journey that I came up with this poem to express how I felt. I couldn’t help, but add in the “falling off the edge” part. Of course, I didn’t know at the time that the project would morph into something bigger. It’s funny how that works. As soon as you finish one project, you begin another….
Uh yes. I know EXACTLY what you’re talking about. Hope you never run out of projects, you’re stuff is amazing 🙂
I like your style. There is a warmth to it. Not sure if you knew that.
Mostly I just neurotically worry that people will not like my work, or style. I’m glad to hear that there is warmth to it. Sometimes I just need to take a step back, and trust myself. Of course if I were better at that, I probably wouldn’t have written anything in the first place….
You’re right. You are probably the best critic of your own work, as they say. So take heart, mate. Your gut-feeling, I’d say, is about right 🙂
It is inevitable,
And should be embraced.
For I have reached the climax.
I love how you worded this!! What a beautiful but true writing! Also thank you for liking my poem.
Thank you very much. I’m glad you liked that stanza. It came together nicely.
Yes, I did!! You Are So Welcome!!! 🙂
Many reach the climax! I feel sorry for those who are not driven to find it, to leave a positive mark, or realize when they reach it. Good words!
Thank you. I used to be afraid of put my writing “out there,” but not anymore. All I had to do was nearly die, so that I could realize there is nothing to be afraid. Too bad I didn’t realize that all along….
Hi Cody, I like your style too. Soothing to read ,and nurtured…somehow. I not only like your verse but its presentation.
And the following …. nice! When a poem comes alive, takes on a personality of its own…. you have done it!
“Either way,
I gave them life,
And there is nothing greater” This is so TRUE!
That is one of the best lines I’ve ever written. Thank you for pointing it out.