Image: Alexa Houghton
Life is a series of ups and downs
We teeter at times
On the edge of oblivion.
Occasionally we totter
When the going gets tough.
But thankfully we pull back,
The abyss is permanent
Few ever return from its
Dark tentacles that lovingly embrace
And promise a pain free existence.
I’ve watch you grow
I know you have had
Such ideations seen dark places
That scare and terrify me.
For where would I be?
How would I cope,
Without your hand to guide me
Your love to sustain me.
I accept each down I have
I love that there are ups
Moments of pure magic
When you are here.
But that’s the thing with you
Both times, through ups and downs
Its you standing there
Oozing a love that leaves me breathless.
Written for: https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2015/06/30/photo-challenge-67-see-saw-june-30-2015/
Morpethroad 
Oh my my, this is fabulous! Got stuck for a second regarding the abyss–but that’s only because I remember it. Your final line sums it all up perfectly.
Thank you so much Dell, have a good day….
Heading to bed soon, thanks!
This poem left me breathless. It really touched me.
For where would I be?
How would I cope,
Without your hand to guide me
Your love to sustain me.
Those words had me swooning. Great job Michael.
Thank you Kim, it’s good knowing my words had that effect.
It sounds like pure magic, finding a love like that. Beautiful piece of writing, Michael.
Thank you Mandy I have a wonderful source of inspiration. I am a lucky person there is no doubt.
Glad to have more ups than downs. But – those downs can really take a toll on the soul – eh?
Oh yes indeed Rosy.
So glad that there is a person in your life “Oozing a love that leaves me breathless.” There are special people who pull you back from the abyss. .
Thank you for such reassuring words, hope your weekend is going well..