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The Road Ahead

A gaslit street of cobblestone The horse-drawn carriage faintly moans A snowstorm quickens the traveler groans The road ahead no longer shown His way home no longer known The road ahead no longer shown A white tombstone whistles ~ all alone

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Rowena Velasco

Date: 7/27/2025 7:07:00 AM

Really vivid imagery here—makes me feel the cold and uncertainty right alongside the traveler. The ending line with the tombstone whistle is hauntingly beautiful. Thanks for sharing, Gershon!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/21/2025 4:31:00 PM

your words had a lingering after effect of sadness. beautifully written

David Crandall

Date: 7/21/2025 4:22:00 PM

Spooky and atmospheric, ultimately with a great unfortunate ending! It reminds me of the end of The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/21/2025 12:26:00 PM

Wow! This is interesting!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/21/2025 11:50:00 AM

What a wonderful "The Road Ahead" write. Picture was painted by your pen. I have been off the computer for a few days and now way behind. Have a lovely day writing away......

John Lawless

Date: 7/21/2025 7:14:00 AM

OH, a deep, dark walk with the Wolf man. Nicely done, the picture painted in my mind...

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/21/2025 3:25:00 AM

smooth flowing...even in your brevity, you tell a story. Well done, applause!