Life Is a Highway

Life is a highway of twistings and turnings.
There may be blind corners not anticipated.
There are no roadmaps to aid in our learnings,
No signs by the roadway, no route designated.

We must keep our eyes open, learn as we’re going,
Some folks whom we meet will point the wrong way.
We may get bogged down by oats we are sowing
And have lost too much time at the end of the day.

We must each travel with faith in tomorrow
Though we can’t be certain tomorrow will be.
There will be days we are plodding in sorrow
But just as surely, some sunshine we’ll see.

We don’t know if our road will be shorter or longer
But never the less we must keep on the track.
Bumps in the road will but make us grow stronger.
No matter how rough there is no turning back.

Written 9/1/12

For Kim's contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Eastman Avatar
September 16, 2012 at 10:04 AM
Congratulations on the win. No one could have said it better.
A   Avatar
September 15, 2012 at 10:48 PM
Joyce, a warm congratulations in KIM's "Life Is... " contest. Truly enjoyed stopping by to read all her winners~ :-) always* PD
Duncan Avatar
September 15, 2012 at 7:35 PM
very nice write Joyce,,,, congratulations on the win ;}
Dietrich Avatar
September 15, 2012 at 10:58 AM
hey, congratulations, Joyce, i Had not even seen this one of yours yet. It's clear to see why it's on the winners' list! Luv, Andrea
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 13, 2012 at 9:26 PM
Joyce, Life inspired and wonderfully written. Congratulations on your deserving win!
Sefunmi Avatar
September 11, 2012 at 5:53 AM
Congrats on your win! You really captured the reality of life as a highway in this poem. I enjoyed the read.
Croft Avatar
September 10, 2012 at 11:19 AM
congratulations joyce
Patrikar Avatar
September 10, 2012 at 9:25 AM
Congratulations fantastic win :)
Brown Avatar
September 10, 2012 at 6:41 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in the contest "Life Is" Joyce. Love, Carol
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September 9, 2012 at 9:11 AM
Congratulations on your big win Joyce, I am annoyed I wanted to do this one too but it would not have outshone this win xx
Liwayway Avatar
September 9, 2012 at 8:15 AM
big congratulations on your big win!!! its an excellent write friend Joyce. cheers!!!!!!
Sweetheart Avatar
September 9, 2012 at 8:04 AM
CONGRATS JOYCE ON A SUPER FIRST PLACE WIN FOR AN EXCELLENT WRITE .. SO HONORED TO SHARE WITH ONE OF THE VERY BEST LUV ..
Gasun Avatar
September 9, 2012 at 12:46 AM
MY BIGGEST WARMTH HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GRAND WIN MY DEAR JOYCE!!! A MILLION THANKS ALSO FOR DROPPING BY GIVING ME YOUR KIND CONGRATULATORY REMARKS AND SHARING ME ALL YOUR VERY WONDERFUL POEMS. I'VE SEEN NEW POEMS OF YOURS SO.. TIL HERE 'COZ I'M ALREADY IN A HURRY TO READ. MORE POWER AND BLESSINGS TO YOU ALWAYS!!!! LUV AND HUGS, Leonora
Ramage Avatar
September 8, 2012 at 9:32 PM
Very nice Joyce and very true. Sounds like a speech that needs to be given to high school graduates. Well done. Lee
Bauer Avatar
September 8, 2012 at 6:57 PM
joyce - congratulations on your win! i feel exactly how you do - delighted to share the spotlight with you (i can't improve on that wording!).
May Avatar
September 8, 2012 at 6:40 PM
congrats on a great win Joyce
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September 8, 2012 at 4:31 PM
Joyce, I love your poem very much, touches up on everything someone knows to walk that road we call life, or ride, congrats on your win, love debra
Merryman Avatar
September 8, 2012 at 3:15 PM
Joyce, congrats on your win with this excellent poem! Your last stanza really stood out. Thank you for participating in my contest. Love, Kim
Sweetheart Avatar
September 8, 2012 at 7:28 AM
an excellent write on life Joyce .. an intense journey we all travel .. your first line is so powerful and sets the tone for this to be a winning wonder .. thankxx so much for choosing my entry as a winner in your winderful contest .. so honored and grateful to share my message with all..
Bauer Avatar
September 7, 2012 at 5:47 PM
great poem, joyce! best of luck in the contest. ~ thanks for placing my poem in your contest. i'm very appreciative...
Ryerson Avatar
September 4, 2012 at 8:08 AM
You poems always have such simple but deep wisdom, Joyce...good luck in the contest and thanks for starting my day off right! - Tim
Horsman Avatar
September 3, 2012 at 10:23 AM
enjoyed the poem and it's message, Joyce. wonderful entry for the contest.
A   Avatar
September 1, 2012 at 7:57 PM
Kim, i love the thought here... Kim will enjoy your entry... xox~pd
Greenwood Avatar
September 1, 2012 at 7:04 PM
Wise words to live by.
Wellington Avatar
September 1, 2012 at 6:45 PM
A wonderful message in your last verse Kim. Love it a lot. One love. Joy Wells
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