Two Roads

By Penny4athought

Fri, 21 Apr 2017
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There is a road not travelled

Running parallel to mine

It is bright with sunshine

Smoothly paved

It tantalizes and beckons me

 

I wonder at the cost

to cross to that road

Do I have the fare? 

What is the fare?

Impossible dreams

 

I extend one hand into the sunshine

Capturing a handful of promises

That glitter in my palm 

Turning to butterflies

Just before I step back…

Back into the shade of my well worn path

Feet firmly planted

 

The road I walk upon is familiar and rutted

Worn in places where I’ve walked in circles 

Hilly where the road became difficult to navigate

Dark and windy when I’ve lost my way upon it

 

 I look down its crooked lines

To familiar truths

Painful lessons

And small victories

Over the rocky, sandy,

Hilly road of my life 

 

I see the corners of sun filled friendships

The parks and beaches ahead

The coves and fields I’ve yet to discover and

The tantalizing bends in the road

Certificate 12
Poem
Philosophy

Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Penny,

it's always hard to travel down new roads when we're so used to the one we're on. Taking that leap into the unknown is a challenge to overcome. I like the way you describe the familliarity of the road you're on and can identify with your words.

I like this poem because it makes me think of my own situation with my new hip and the new challenges that are ahead of me. You remind me that sometimes walking down a road I'm not sure of is only scary because of my imagination and I must take the plunge if I'm to explore new places.

Thank you for sharing, it definitely gave me food for thought.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Penny4athought on

Hi Jenny,

So glad you are doing well and thank you so much for reading my little musings and for your lovely comments. smiley 

 

Penny4athought