A Path and a Way

Down the middle,
The road to self,
It looks endless,
Walking through infinite doors.
I see more than can be explained.

Down the middle,
I have to journey,
My self unveils itself,
As I venture deeper,
I need more light to see me.

Down the middle,
I embark on a road 
fraught with briers and nettles,
I ask if it’s the same for everyone,
I can catch a glimpse of something ahead.

Down the middle,
It’s a winding footpath,
My searchlight doesn’t beam much ahead,
Phantom comes to reality,
There’s a quest and a conquest.

Down the middle, 
I see superimposed images,
Yesterday creeping into today,
The road to self,
I see more than the eyes view.




September 25, 2022.
A Brian Strand Premiere Choice Poetry Contest,
Brian Strand.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Andresen Avatar
September 26, 2022 at 12:55 PM
- Congratulations on your great win, Thompson -
Emate Avatar
September 26, 2022 at 3:05 PM
Thank you, Sunshine. I'm honoured.
Alex Avatar
September 25, 2022 at 8:50 PM
"road to self" - indeed, is endless. Beautifully written. Congratulations!
Emate Avatar
September 26, 2022 at 9:21 AM
Thank you, Christuraj. I'm honoured.
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