We, the Coronado Scribes, consist of both professional and amateur writers. We have in common a desire to learn, by sharing our efforts and listening to other writers. We hold pressure-less sessions every Wednesday, at the Coronado Library conference room, starting at 1:30. Often we have guests who wish to just listen. They are welcome, and so are you. Each week on eCoronado, we feature a different piece of prose or poetry produced by one of our writers. Please feel free to comment or ask questions in the comment section below.
With a Following Wind
by Jerry Greenspan
When odds, genes and insight combine
To call for action,
I blame my reluctance to take a risk
On fear of flying.
I view my frequent unwillingness
To look carefully at inconvenient options
As intellectual timidity and a cynical nature.
A deadly combination.
I’ve little doubt that being in the right playground
Has kept my failures in check,
Allowing for a life not without some crapshoots,
And the occasional success.
Different parents with other priorities,
Slower reflexes and a nation,
Unlike mine, offering less opportunity
To walk, run or fly, would have ended my chances.
So, before I grow more skeptical
I will salute America, while expressing my concerns.
I am one of the lucky ones,
With most boxes checked and the freedom to screw it up.
