Adell Foster Poet Free verse

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 May 3, 2009 at 4:06 PM Adell, you got a very wonderful message in here. Very inspirational. Love it! Thank you for the warm comment. Ernilando

Keith Bickerstaffe March 14, 2009 at 9:26 PM What a special piece Adell! Self affirmation and faith so brilliantly described... God bless, Keith

March 3, 2009 at 4:32 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 March 3, 2009 at 2:48 PM Sometimes the winding road is the one to take. Very inspirational. Thank you for commenting on my poem. Love, Joyce

Sharon Winter March 3, 2009 at 1:25 PM A captivating and inspirational write with enchanting imagery holding deep meaning. Adell, this is outstanding. Love, Shar

Christopher Higgins March 3, 2009 at 11:13 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 March 3, 2009 at 9:48 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.