Adrift

I awaken to something awry, I float as a Wanderer between the plains of day and night Amidst the clouds and winding streets. An outward compass points opposite the right Yet, an inner voice shall be my guide The moon shines in the sky so bright And the sun awaits it chance to break day What feet shall travel this road tonight? Where there is no room for the hearts of the faint Hurry calls the callous compass, do not stray… However, the inner voice tells me, Not today For the route the compass must take Seems easy enough, for the fool to follow` But the long winding road journeys Towards brighter tomorrows No longer adrift — it is the Way of Truth That this once wandering soul now follows…

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Ernilando Tugaff

Date: 5/3/2009 4:06:00 PM

Adell, you got a very wonderful message in here. Very inspirational. Love it! Thank you for the warm comment. Ernilando

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 3/14/2009 9:26:00 PM

What a special piece Adell! Self affirmation and faith so brilliantly described... God bless, Keith

Date: 3/3/2009 4:32:00 PM

Love the ending couplet! What a wonderful message. In finding Truth, we know God and purpose. Blessings to you for sharing this poem with us. Thank you for taking time to comment on my haiku. Keep on writing! Karen

Joyce Johnson

Date: 3/3/2009 2:48:00 PM

Sometimes the winding road is the one to take. Very inspirational. Thank you for commenting on my poem. Love, Joyce

Sharon Winter

Date: 3/3/2009 1:25:00 PM

A captivating and inspirational write with enchanting imagery holding deep meaning. Adell, this is outstanding. Love, Shar

Christopher Higgins

Date: 3/3/2009 11:13:00 AM

This is a very moving write for me. I love the title of the piece..the words brought me in and I was set aboard the seas drifting out to nowhere..rather cool and peaceful. Thanks for reading my work and I look forward to reading you more.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/3/2009 9:48:00 AM

Adell, this is such a spiritually inspirational poem! I'm glad the "once-wandering soul" is no longer adrift. Faith truly saves, doesn't it? There is so much truth in your beautifully-composed words. And thanks for your comments on "Crosses on Canopy Road." Our county commissioners think saving trees is more important than saving human lives.