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Journey

At ten the road is seldom marked.
Mile markers are closer at ninety.
The road of life is long or short,
depending on where you are.

The in between is often seen
with crystalline clarity and purpose.
Living graciously is being serene
just to be where you are.

Spring seems so much brighter
when you waltz in the rain.
The songs of life are lighter
with dreams of where you are.

Summer teems with heavier thoughts
that steal the dreams of yesterday
and fuel the guilt-laden sun spots
to spell you from where you are.

Pay attention as soon Fall sparks
a healing breath of beauty and color. 
The quiet before stormy skies marks
the environment where you are.

When Winter blows bold bright cold
and whisks away your impermanent place,
it apportions it to a younger soul.
So acquiesce to be where you are.

Copyright © Linda Alice Fowler | Year Posted 2023

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Ann Foster Date: 5/4/2023 1:51:00 PM This was a wonderful journey to read... Well done. Ann Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/4/2023 2:44:00 PM Many thanks Ann! :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 5/4/2023 6:08:00 AM A splendid journey through seasons, Linda. Beautifully blended with echoes of life. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/4/2023 6:13:00 AM Thank you Vijay. I am pleased by your visit and comments. :)

Bill Baker Date: 5/3/2023 10:01:00 PM A very deep poem, Linda. I enjoyed your thoughts on the seasons of life. A poet friend in Texas, Bill Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/4/2023 6:13:00 AM Many thanks my brother Texan. I am glad you enjoyed this one. :)

Gershon Wolf Date: 5/2/2023 7:41:00 PM 'it apportions it to a younger soul' -- words that weigh heavy on my heart, I'm afraid. (Lovely write, Linda). ~ Old King Cole Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/3/2023 7:21:00 AM Yes, darn it. Just sweeps in and takes it away for another! The cycle never ends, I guess. Thank you OKC! laf :)

Joanna Daniel Date: 5/2/2023 2:15:00 AM Great thoughts combined with the beauty of different seasons, Linda:) Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/3/2023 7:20:00 AM Many thanks Jo. So glad to see you enjoyed this one. :)

Regina Mcintosh Date: 5/2/2023 1:56:00 AM Yes. Life is short even though, when you are living during Springtime, it feels long. Wonderful write. God bless you. Love, Gina Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/3/2023 7:19:00 AM Springtime is a wonderful time of life. :) Thank you for your supportive words Gina. :)

Tom Cunningham Date: 4/30/2023 11:42:00 PM An enjoyable read through the seasons Linda, fall being my favourite. Tom Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/1/2023 5:19:00 AM It's always a pleasure to see you here Tom. Thank you for reading and commenting. :)

Victor Buhagiar Date: 4/30/2023 10:52:00 PM The seasons always give us a hint when they arrive. Lovely visions. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/1/2023 5:19:00 AM Yes they do Victor. Many thanks for the visit. hugs, Linda :)

Panagiota Romios Date: 4/30/2023 8:50:00 PM Great verses, Linda. Best line..itt iis marvelous. “ springs seem brighter when you waltz in the rain.” Great imagery and emotion Thank you Pangie Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/1/2023 5:18:00 AM Hi dear Pangie. I love the rain. You are a good friend. Thanks for your sweet comments! :)

I Am Anaya Date: 4/30/2023 8:43:00 PM I was falling asleep until..."Pay attention as soon Fall sparks a healing breath of beauty and color" Lol, love it, compelling Linder fella Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/1/2023 5:18:00 AM Hi my friend! I almost put myself to sleep writing it. LOL. I got tired walking ALL those steps from birth to death. Glad to see you Anaya! :)

Daniel Turner Date: 4/30/2023 6:18:00 PM :) Hello Alice:) I like your poem. I hope you had a great weekend. ( I already acquiesced in divorce court) Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/1/2023 5:16:00 AM Hey Daniel. Yes, a good weekend. I'm glad you like this poem. No more acquiescing!