Lifeline
by Jimmy Lisotto
There's always a lifeline.
Sometimes when we're trying to climb a mountain,
The ascent turns into a fall.
We plummet into a deep ravine,
Escape seems impossible.
We desperately climb up
Towards the light,
Nails splintering,
Fingertips bleeding,
Yet we slide helplessly back down
Into the shadows.
The stone is cold.
The air is thick.
Panic grips the throat.
The heart races.
Breathing becomes labored.
Yet we need to remember -
There's always a lifeline.
Never give up on your struggle
To climb out of the pit.
Perseverance is the key.
No matter how jagged the path,
You can find a way out.
Keep looking for footholds,
Keep reaching for the light.
There's always a lifeline.
Don't be afraid
To break the silence.
Don't be afraid
To call for help.
Don't be afraid
To reach out a hand.
True strength is knowing
When to let another pull you up
From the ledge.
There's always help
If you need it -
There's always a lifeline.
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Jimmy Lisotto is a poet in New Hampshire. He has previously been published in Agape Review, Solid Food Press, Bee The Foundation, Arlijo, Valiant Scribe, Sage-ing, and Faith On Every Corner, among others. He believes that poetry is a medium that can connect people from all walks of life. He can be found on Facebook and Instagram.
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