My Heart Is Racing, I’m On A Bridge
My heart is racing, my palms are sweating, I’m on a bridge
Starting in childhood, my uncontrollable fear of height
A constant fear, unrelenting fright
Unwarranted, out of control
Stance frozen, don’t look below
Eyes begin to tear
Anxious, frightening fear
Hands clinched tightly on the rail
Unable to move, to attempt is a possible fail
Listen closely, the current is swift
If I fall will I be able to drift?
Questions erupting in my brain
To attempt this again, I must be insane!
I’m standing in the middle
I either walk on or retreat just a little
Slowly move one foot, then the other
Feeling faint, air too still, can’t breathe, about to smother
A scream rises in my throat
Erupting thoughts again, wondering if I fall, will I float?
I know I must move, do something!
I can’t stand here forever and do nothing
Cautiously my hand loosens it’s tightly held grip
My psyche encourages me, it’s only a short trip
I start to move, feet unwilling
My heart is pounding, blood rushing, my head filling
Just when I think I can’t go on
I hear a whisper, ” You can make it, come on along
Soon your persistent fear will be gone
Unwavering, I look into her kind eye’s
Trusting, forever near and so very wise
Assuring me, ” Tomorrow you’ll go all the way
I’ll be by your side, we’ll only go as far as you say
Your fear of height will be a memory of the past
Because you’ve conquered your childhood fear
It will be long gone at last ”
Who is this standing by my side?
It’s my beautiful guardian angel who makes my fear subside
She’s always been with me since childhood and now
She promised she would never leave me. Together we exchanged a sacred vow.
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I’m not good with heights either, so completely relate to those feelings. It’s no easy to overcome but often our fears are just fears, not real, and stepping over that line proves it. Well penned and expressed. great work.
Hello Tony, I’m afraid I haven’t completely conquered my fear of heights. The thought of getting on an airplane makes my stomach churn. I can walk across a bridge, at one time, I could not. You are correct, they are fears/or phobias that developed in my childhood. Thank you for reading and leaving a understanding comment…
Very well-penned verse. Ruby. I can so relate to this. The fear of heights have plagued me since I can remember. You expressed the feelings and fears so well. We all need a Guardian Angel in our life.
Hello Phyllis, I suppose there are people who have no fears, it must be wonderful. Yes, we all need our guardian angel’s. Thank you much….
Hello Phyllis, I suppose there are many of us who fear heights. Yes, we all need our guardian angel’s. Thank you…
I so love the idea of a guardian angel, and your expression of fear and overcoming is so well done. My four year old is overwhelmed with fear of enclosed spaces, which he has begun to conquer. A heart wrenching anxiety, that is so very real for those experiencing it. Perhaps he will find a guardian angel someday. 🙂
Thank you for sharing your struggle and light.
Best,
Mel
Hello Melissa. I have a sister who can relate to your son’s fear of enclosures. We believe her fear dates back when she was a child and our older brother held her in a closet. He did this repeatedly thinking it was funny. I have always felt that I had a guardian angel. I think anyone who wishes for one will find theirs. Thank you for reading this piece. I appreciate your caring comment. Cheers..
So well expressed, Ruby. That is more common than most know. Hang in there – lol.
Hello William, I’m hanging in. LOL, or should I have said ” Hanging on? ” Hee. I’m finding many people have this fear. Thank you…
Most wonderful poetry. I am a victim of being afraid of heights. It is so good to know guardian angels are around.
Hello Rasma, the bible teaches that God sends his angels, so I claim mine, and so can you.Thank you…