Jack Out The Box

by CJ Maleney   May 16, 2019


I said the life is not for everyone!
And in time it wouldn't be for me.
Now I've been given an amazing chance,
To finally be free!

It's taken a lot of thought,
I've had to weigh the pros and cons,
But I think I need to to this,
And at last be where I belong.

There is an element of risk to calculate.
I'll need to be vigilant around the clock,
But if all comes to fruition,
I'll leave behind this box.

This is both a nervous and exiting time,
And perhaps it's time to feel the sun.
Time to say goodbye to cogs and gears
And hello Afghanistan.

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  • 5 years ago

    by (Olwin ) Lee Mcdonald

    What an exciting venture ahead of you! :) ...and a very well written poem.

    All the very best to you.

    • 5 years ago

      by CJ Maleney

      Thank you. Not set in stone but things are in motion.

      Craig

  • 5 years ago

    by Mr. Darcy

    Afghanistan? It sounds like you are conflicted about going? I guess as long as you can stay in contact with your loved ones, i.e. your daughter, you should go for it. The UK is only a plane ride away.
    I hope writing this helped.

  • 5 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    A whole new adventure and outlook..I could feel the excitement
    in this piece,,,,all the very best to you...take care!

    • 5 years ago

      by CJ Maleney

      If it comes to be I will be working with guys I served with and who are friends. So it is rather exiting

  • 5 years ago

    by Dagmar Wilson

    Good luck on your journey. All the very best

    • 5 years ago

      by CJ Maleney

      Thank you, it's not set in stone as yet but it's looking promising.

      Craig x

  • 5 years ago

    by Milly Hayward

    An interesting insight before the leap into the great adventure. Much love Milly x

    • 5 years ago

      by CJ Maleney

      Thanks Mills. Exiting times

      Craig x

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