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Desolate Road

There is a desolate road every mortal knows. It winds across barren, weed-strewn ground. Its route is filled with faith-jarring holes, And its destination is where despair is found. Depression and loss of hope are signs The desolate road knows our losing streaks. Each of us makes the trip multiple times. We may languish there for days or weeks. There is no shame in traveling that road. It’s an essential part of the mortal scene. It imparts experience as new trials unfold, Helping us to know on God we must lean.

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Liam Mcdaid

Date: 10/5/2014 8:50:00 PM

very powerful piece of writing excellent pen

Paul Schneiter
Date: 10/5/2014 10:36:00 PM

Dear liam, I will sleep well tonight filled with the knowledge that an extraordinarily accomplished poet has said something wonderful about something I wrote. Your kind comment, together with Jan's, has made my day. Thank you.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/5/2014 4:57:00 PM

I've never suffered from depression but my sister does and its a long and lonely road - excellent heartfelt write Paul:-) Hugs Jan xxx Its a 7 from me

Jan Allison
Date: 10/5/2014 6:11:00 PM

Oh Paul you flatter me! Hugs Hugs Jan xxx

Paul Schneiter
Date: 10/5/2014 6:07:00 PM

Thanks, Jan. A compliment from you is lettered in gold. I couldn't be more grateful. Blessings!