The Help by Nathaniel Terrell
- Apr 29
- 2 min read
I crossed the point of no return, years ago
presently, I am not sure where this path leads
I do know that I can’t turn back
I don’t have imposter syndrome,
as much I have overcome
there’s no way I fear success
Lately I have deep suspicions
elevated from concerning to alarming
That as talented as I am
or will become,
I am nothing more than talent
Some days, I accept that notion
other days, not so much
There are times my desire is to help others
lately, I feel like the world can go get fucked
Not by me of course
I am celibate, until I find
a boring compatible woman
that matches my spirit and pleases my eyes
Maybe I’ll find her on a train ride
from coast to coast
The only time I went skydiving
I passed a falcon on my descent
It said, “You’ll be alright once you touch down”
“Disgraced watchers dwell in open waters”
God set the firmament to protect you from….
I couldn’t make out the last part
but I knew I was received a warning
Gravity pulled me back
as the wind boosted the falcon higher
Maybe I was trippin,
but I will never forget that day
Nathaniel Terrell is an award winning author and also an accomplished poet and storyteller.
He’s published two collections of poems, “Before the world moves on” and “Is there not a cause? (2014-2025).
Nathaniel also creates spoken word videos for his Youtube channel, X, Tiktok, and Instagram pages. More of his work has been published in Maudlin house, Kaytell Ink publishing, UDD3R, Oddball magazine, Mas magazine. Luminaura magazine and more.
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