The path of our life lies ahead,
The way is straight and the end is in sight.
It is a long way away at our beginning
But walking our lives in a straight line
Gets us nearer to that end,
Just taking the right road.
Sometimes though we look in another direction
And see another path.
A path with bends and hills and valleys,
Where it’s end cannot be seen.
What if we took that path?
What would it bring to our life?
Where the unknown was before us?
That is the choice in our lives,
The straight and narrow and boring,
Or the bent and wide and adventurous.
Which one would you travel?
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Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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A fine write. In another sense, I'm reminded we should take the narrow way that leads to life. Maybe that way is interesting too? From a spiritual dimension I mean.
Thanks Orchi, without taking the narrow way we would not add to our experience.
Just speaking, not particularly 'spiritually', I do tend to take the same paths, and do things 'for ever'. Or I might have a change about every 15 years! zzzzz - boring?! lol.
Life's dichotomy - I would travel off the beaten track looking for interesting sights to paint and write about even though I am generally a cautious person.
When on holiday I am the one who goes round the back of the hotel where the bins are and where daily life is on display rather than sticking to the aspects we are meant to see - it's 'round the back' where we learn so much more in life.
THanks Michael, going off the beaten track is much more interesting and adds to our experience.
Is this a pathological question ? All paths lead to Gnome , Alaska . The path less expensive with the most frequent mile rewards .
My Path always follows My Spirit to Eternity.
Great poem GF60
The adventure path
For me... every time..
And me. Thank you PH
I guess, in my case, you could say I to0k "the road less traveled". It has been a fascinating, challenging journey for sure. Love your poem, Goldfinch.
Well written and expressed
Wish I had been more confident and adventurous.
Life is composed of the many different roads taken, but there is no clear path. This poem reminded me of The Road Not Taken - by Robert Frost 🙂 and was too a good read!
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