Wilma Neels Poet Free verse

'a Thousand Steps'

A thousand steps in between 
who I was and who I am now 
do I wonder about the detours? 
do I wish I took the dirt road instead? 

Would my path have been smoother if I said no instead of yes? 
Would the worries have been less then what they are today? 

I guess I’ll never know, 
unless I go back in time 
choose a different path 
choose the least attractive offer and run with it

pipe dreams that is all my journey back in time would be 
‘cause I would not have met you 
and you would not be reading these words.... 

Everything in life boils down to an immaculate plan, 
it may not be my ideal plan or yours 
but in the end the voyage continues 
whether we want to or not…

‘Cause it is all part of the bigger picture 
and 
in that image is your life and mine... 

We just got to embrace the journey 
no matter how uncertain it might be...


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Contest: Anything Goes
7th Place

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Jannie Breedt July 20, 2016 at 11:32 AM What can I say.. I am living on that dirt road you didn't take... literally. I can so identify with your amazing life experience and the resultant growth. Thanks for all your poetry you've shared with the world out there. Bring it on kiddo

Nicholas Soler August 26, 2013 at 8:29 AM hi there Wilma! I was quite taken aback by the many number of poems you have written and actually very well written , 'a thousand steps ' being one of my favourites if I may add. Thank you for taking time to read my poem and in response to your comment on my poem well you hit the nail on the head as to what I meant to express .....the feeling is overwhelming.;)

Lee Ramage July 27, 2011 at 12:26 AM great poem. Lee

Michael J. Falotico July 20, 2011 at 2:35 PM SOme how I missed this Gem... wow my dear your poetry is an inspiration.... amazing write.... love Michael

Jack Horne July 19, 2011 at 11:30 AM Many congrats on your win, Wilma : ) I know it's probably something obvious, but I can't work it out, what does lfde stand for? I know I'll say, 'Ahhh, of course!'

Dr.Ram Mehta July 19, 2011 at 8:26 AM My congratulations on this win in the contest of P.d., Wilma

Carol Sunshine Brown July 19, 2011 at 4:50 AM Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s contest "Anything Goes" Wilma. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 19, 2011 at 4:37 AM Congrats Wilma on another great win..tried to post comment last night for about 15 minutes but as u can see by TPS blog they are having trouble with the system..dah.. and so got frustrated and thought to wait till morning to congratulate my friend for another sweet success..enjoy luv..

Cory Long July 19, 2011 at 3:53 AM congrats on all your recent wins love cory

Andrea Dietrich July 16, 2011 at 8:40 AM excellent message and presentation of it, my friend. How are you today?

Zzzzz Zzzzz July 13, 2011 at 1:54 PM Wise words, Wilma. We have to embrace life and make the best of it. We can't go back, but we can learn from our mistakes. A good write. Love, Robert.

Joe Maverick July 13, 2011 at 12:22 PM Well i can't argue with this Wilma, no not at all wery well put indeed, and many thanks for your great comments..

Kabuteng P.Ink K. July 13, 2011 at 11:27 AM heehee, I guess I am just not used to being sappy? but I think I need that once in a while, just not too much? and you are more than welcome--those words are the truth ;)

Kabuteng P.Ink K. July 13, 2011 at 11:07 AM I sure got a wistful smile upon reading this, missy, you should see me. It's like you took the thoughts in my mind and wrote a beautiful poem out of it. I've pondered on these same thoughts myself several times actually. Wonderful lines you have here, I am faving this gem. And thank you so much for your comments in mine, you got me misty eyed, hugs to you, thank you friend! sorry sappy mood here...mwahugs

Nette Onclaud July 13, 2011 at 9:45 AM wilms.. what an emotive read with such lyrical tone to it.. i am enthralled by your thousand steps...MORE!! :) hugggs, nette

Kash Poet July 13, 2011 at 6:53 AM An emotional self introspective write here Wilma..very nice flow of thoughts....if we could start from zero again...

Johnny Sumler July 13, 2011 at 5:10 AM "A thousand steps in between"...what a line! You have a very beautiful way of expressing yourself and your emotions and feelings. Love your style of writing, simply a joy to read. It is that style that makes you...you!

Carol Sunshine Brown July 13, 2011 at 4:50 AM Good morning and thank you for sharing your poetry with us Wilma. I have enjoyed reading your interesting writing today and will be back again soon to read more. May you have a most wonderful day filled with inspiration. Love, Carol