A Walk To Remember

The river shimmers winding past,
as it travels ‘round the bend.
I catch my breath, and sense at last
I’ve found a long lost friend.
The forest whispers beckon me
I’m enlightened every year, and eternally
grateful for moments like these,
they’re a journey’s souvenir.  
I ponder long which path I’ll take,
‘cause the weather’s opportune.
From the highest peak or deepest lake,
I will see the crescent moon.
You can do as you please
when your mind is at ease,
and your pathway is
warmed by the sun.	
It’s the challenge I savor,
‘cause both paths I favor,
my passage has only begun…
The first step is key
and will set your mind free,
on this journey of the soul.
You can’t choose the beginning,
but can rewrite the ending,
on the last curl of the scroll. . .
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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February 11, 2021 at 1:08 PM
A pleasure to find your beautiful poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~
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January 1, 2020 at 11:54 AM
This is a great read with a positive message just how I like it!
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January 2, 2020 at 7:10 PM
Thanks so much!
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March 31, 2017 at 12:17 PM
Well written and full of meaning. Congrats on your 1st place win, Cole! Blessings, Kim
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March 31, 2017 at 8:43 PM
Thank you Kim...
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March 30, 2017 at 11:11 AM
Congratulations on your win Cole...
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March 30, 2017 at 5:54 PM
Thanks Charlie...
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March 30, 2017 at 3:38 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Cole, well written, Roy. :)
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March 30, 2017 at 5:53 AM
Thank you...
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March 29, 2017 at 1:37 PM
Excellent, Cole - such a nice story and statement.
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March 29, 2017 at 2:57 PM
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.
Roberts Avatar
March 29, 2017 at 12:18 PM
Lovely
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March 29, 2017 at 2:58 PM
Thanks so much!
Allison Avatar
March 29, 2017 at 9:13 AM
What brilliant imagery Cole congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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March 29, 2017 at 2:58 PM
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.
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March 29, 2017 at 9:10 AM
Congrats on your win, Cole.
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March 29, 2017 at 2:58 PM
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.
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March 29, 2017 at 7:48 AM
Hi Cole, First of all I my say your title alone caught my attention.(It's the title of one of my favorite books and film by Nicholas Sparks). But as I began to read I was blown away by this piece. It it had everything that I asked for. Breathtaking imagery, good content and rhyme. Thanks for participating in my "Spring Time" contest. Congratulations on your 1st place win: -) Alexis
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March 30, 2017 at 5:59 PM
Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem. CB
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January 1, 2017 at 4:35 PM
Nicely penned, Cole. All the best for your New Year! :) john
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January 3, 2017 at 7:28 PM
Happy New Year!
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