Looking for a direction
but the way was blocked
the carefully manicured path
not for the likes of me

Then the snow came
and the tree lined path
bore no tracks of passersby
and I was not brave enough to try

So I waited, as the seasons changed
but Spring bought flooding
and the way was more treacherous yet –
Inside I remain, resigned to a hermit’s tale.
(For Cee’s Which Way challenge.)
Daunting and well written piece, VJ. I agree with Punam that we become our own prisoners.
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Yes. Thank you, Eugi
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Your words and images travel far though…(K)
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Sweet response, K
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You found the perfect photos to accompany your poignant poem, VJ.
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Thanks Tanja
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My pleasure.
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A haunting poem.
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Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Hi VJ, thanks so much for playing along 😀
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😊❤️
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We become our own prisoners. Well crafted, VJ.
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Thank you, Punam.
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I love how you melded realities of time passing, bravery and awareness of it all…thank you, VJ. 💕
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😊💕
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A profound poem VJ 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
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Thank you, Sadje
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You’re always welcome 💞
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