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Crossroads

My journey has been long
a few steps proven wrong
I keep searching for a way
with the dawn of each day
to discover where I belong
before I sing a Swan Song
I seek a virtuous moral path that will lead me to a much better life
A more righteous one without knowing hardships, miseries and strife
I've walked with countless burdens; each a heavy albatross on my back
And I've grown weary of being dealt yet another losing hand of blackjack
At this crossroads I stand
A choice at my command
Which way shall I choose
I'm not offered any clues
To bear right or to the left
I'm feeling sad and bereft
Tears fall as I humbly pray
Upon my knees, I now say
Give me Your guiding light
A North star shining bright
Or trills from a nightingale
If moonbeams are too pale
I need to view a faint glow
of hope so I'll surely know
the direction of my destiny
Time to declare, intrepidly
in a clear, reassuring voice
the roadway of my choice
Hoping it's the one for me
The path that sets me free


Posted September 24, 2021
Crossroads Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Kim Rodrigues

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Sara Kendrick Date: 10/18/2021 4:35:00 AM Congrats on your winning work. Way to go. Sara Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/18/2021 8:24:00 AM Thank you kindly, Sara

Jan Allison Date: 10/16/2021 12:34:00 PM Dropping back with many congrats on your win Jenna, the fact you used rhymes shows your true poetry expertise:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/18/2021 8:23:00 AM Thanks for noticing the end rhyme. Jan.

Christuraj Alex Date: 10/16/2021 9:06:00 AM A beautifully designed cross with great poetic writing. Congratulations! Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/18/2021 8:23:00 AM THANKS SO MUCH, CHRIS!

Kim Rodrigues Date: 10/16/2021 6:18:00 AM You’ve put out there your heart, its sufferings, its longing for relief with lovely imagery! Congratulations, Jenna! Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/18/2021 8:22:00 AM I am so pleased with your contest results...thanks, Kim!

Jan Allison Date: 9/25/2021 4:11:00 AM wow Jenna, this is amazing, I love the use of rhyme at the end of each line, its exceptionally difficult to do in this form! I know this will place high:-) hugs Jan x Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/18/2021 8:22:00 AM Thanks a lot, Jan. We both placed high.

L Milton Hankins Date: 9/24/2021 8:27:00 AM An outstanding shape poem, Jenna. I haven't tackled this one yet, but I'm not sure I could be successful at it. You succeeded beautifully! Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 9/24/2021 10:18:00 AM I'm pretty sure you can handle the shape, and I've no doubt you can write about the theme with ease. Thanks so much, Milt.

Tom Cunningham Date: 9/24/2021 7:53:00 AM I know whichever path you choose it will be the right one. Love the layout Jenna, very creative. Good luck Tom Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 9/24/2021 10:17:00 AM I've made some wrong steps, but so far I've been able to get back on track. Thank you for such encouraging words, Tom.

John Gondolf Date: 9/24/2021 6:45:00 AM Wow, Jenna, I think this is one of your best, nicely done. Best of luck in the contest. John Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 9/24/2021 10:17:00 AM Hi John, and thank you so much for your kind thoughts.

Regina Mcintosh Date: 9/24/2021 6:24:00 AM Beautiful, Jenna. I love it. Sure it will be a winner. God bless you always. Love, Gina Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 9/24/2021 10:16:00 AM It would be an honor if that is so. At any rate, thank you for the support, Gina.