A portal beckons
Adventurous spirit calls
Fears forbid next step
Yet we drop down to explore
Will we return to share?
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The secrets lay bare
Harrowing, endless steps loom
Fiery eyes threaten
Entrenched within crevices
Shady shackles pull us tighter.
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Thanks to Sue Vincent for an inspiring Thursday #writephoto prompt Deeper
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Emotional Shadows 
Wonderful, Balroop. You went a little dark with these. I enjoyed both. 🙂
All credit goes to the image that drove my thoughts into darkness. Thanks you for your encouragement Diana. Have a wonderful day.
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There needs to be fear before there can be courage… I like where you have gone with these, Balroop.
Thank you Sue. Your images always pull me in. Wishing you good health, your courage is inspiring.
Thank you, Balroop.
So many of us can relate to your line ‘Fears forbid next step.’ Beautiful, Balroop.
Some fears are right, as they warn us of unknown hazards. Thank you Jill 😊
So true. xo
Wonderful, Balroop! The portal beckons…
Thanks Bette 🤗
Very shivery, Balroop. You hit all the right notes with both of these. Wonderfully done!
Thank you Mae, I avoid negative poetry but this image gave me the shivers… some of which I’ve passed on. 🙂
I love this, Balroop. What a great response to the prompt!
Thank you Jan for sharing your thought.
You led us into the darkness with your beautiful words, Balroop. Unnerving goosebumps-worthy! Well done!
Thank you Lauren. Isn’t it amazing how words transport us to an imagined scenario? I am delighted at your response.
Great tankas for the picture, Balroop. I don’t like heights and that would scare me.
Thank you Denise, heights are challenging but exciting 😊
Marvelous Tankas, Balroop! Being brave doesn’t mean you don’t feel fear. It means you feel the fear and do it anyway. Great job! ❤
I agree with you Vashti, fear is an innate emotion that reminds us to be cautious. Thank you for coming over to read and share your thoughts.
Always a pleasure.
Nicely done mixture of fear and excitement, Balroop. Kudos!
Thank you Jacqui 🤗
I loved this, Balroop. It got scary and left me wondering if I was going to make it out. Very powerful imagery.
Thank you Lisa, I am delighted to hear that the imagery is reaching your heart. 🤗❤️
Well done, Balroop!
Thank you Mark 😊
Two wonderful tankas, Balroop and I can tell this image drew you in! Although I can sense the dark and forbidding in them both, I still would want to explore the crevice further, what is behind that portal!
I wanted to write a third one but didn’t want to step further into murky darkness, lingering in my thoughts. 😊 Thank you Annika for your encouraging words.
A lovely mental picture, as always, Balroop. I’ve often felt that way on an adventure–slightly hesitant, but usually going on anyway. Is that jump too long? Will I land without twisting my ankle? Will I be able to climb back out again?
Very poignant. : )
Thank you Cathleen, so happy that you could relate to my thoughts. Adventures always are attached to uncertainty. 😊
The photo is scary, with the thought of going in there. But your tankas put a deeper chill to that thought. Not sure I’d have the courage after reading both of them! Well done. 💜
Hahaha! Some adventures look good in the mind’s eye. 🤗 Thank you Pam.
Yes. In real life? ummm, not so much. 🙂
Well, that’s the last time I’m looking into a crevice and suggesting to hubby, let’s explore! lol
Creepy good, Balroop!
Lol, yes! The picture is that scary!
The hair on my arms stand up, yet I smile when I read “will we return to share?” Only because I had the same thought. “Fiery eyes…” I am not going in there. A very vivid description bringing me right along with you, Balroop.
I am delighted to hear your feedback Erica, my words seem to convey the right emotions. Thank you for sharing.
This poem sounds like a slice out of our risk taking, road trip travel. At least we got our shots.
I am glad to hear you could relate to this poem Jim. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
You know my name. Wow.
😊 Looking forward to your travel thoughts.
Me as well. Thanks for your interest.