Curtis Johnson Poet Free verse

Journey By The Numbers

There is a story within the journeÿ;
And there is a journey within the story.
Let the numbers both show and tell.

A 17 year old high school graduate
Went some 600 miles North
And stayed for 7 years.
6 jobs, 4 years of college,
2 years of marriage,
And 1 child born.

Returned to the South
And stayed for 4 years.
4 jobs and 1 child born.

Went 2000 miles West
And stayed for 43 years.
4 jobs, and 1 child born.

Returned to the South
4 years ago to retire
With his bride and
54 years of marriage.

When you add it all up,
The numbers are intertwined
With the journey and the story.

So far, by the numbers,
The totals come to 2751.
This number is history, and
The present numbers are yet
Unfolding.  Mystery awaits.

But for now,
The story is not finished.
So the journey continues.

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Andrea Dietrich August 2, 2026 at 8:24 PM A fave! Curtis Johnson August 4, 2026 at 7:05 AM Thks, my friend.

Andrea Dietrich August 2, 2026 at 8:23 PM Oh I love this. I am really into numerology. I too left at 17 but went west for maybe 1800 miles or so. Stayed there , married, finished college and had two kids all within 8 years. We will be year 51 for marriage this Aug. Do you know your path and destiny numbers? I think mine are really interesting Curtis Johnson August 4, 2026 at 7:08 AM Path and destiny numbers? Not familiar. I am honored. Blessings.