Crossroads Revised 07 15 2023

In the realm of paths diverging, I find my weary feet

So many crossroads I have taken, so many choices incomplete

Yet the haunting memories linger, in shadows I try to dismiss

A tapestry of missteps, a tapestry I yearn to untwist


Lost and befuddled, in the labyrinth of my own design

I long for clarity, a compass to guide me, gentle and kind

But loneliness rests like a dark thorn against my tender skin

Fear clings to my side with sly whispers, stealthy and thin


Yet amidst the tempest, a glimmer of hope, faint but true

Pierces through the doubt, casts a light where darkness once grew

Oh, to find a kindred soul, who treads a similar trail

Walking together, hand in hand, to prevail against our plight's veil


Side by side, we'd venture forth on this journey of countless miles

Sharing our woes, harmonizing our sorrows, singing the blues with genuine smiles

For in shared pain, solace we'll discover, a warmth to light our way

Until the new dawn rises with promises of a brighter day
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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Mckenzie Avatar
October 7, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem of the week! Laura :)
Winter Avatar
October 6, 2008 at 11:44 AM
Congratulations Jeanine on your wonderful poetry being featured this week. Love, Shar
Jordan Avatar
October 5, 2008 at 8:46 PM
Jeanine - The fated crossroads - from one who has crossed many in his life this poem rings so loud and true - Congrats on being featured this week - God Bless
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
October 5, 2008 at 6:32 PM
As a great maker of bad choices, I really liked this. But then again, those who haven't made a lot of mistakes probably have never lived. Congratulations on your wonderful write "Crossroads" being featured. Vince
Richards Avatar
October 5, 2008 at 5:34 PM
We all face such crossroads in our lives. Nicely done! ~ Congratulations on being featured! ~Carrie
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October 5, 2008 at 2:53 PM
I thnk this is a poem many will relate to as we all have times in our lives where we struggle. Congratulations on having it featured. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
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