My Journey

Challenging was the journey,
I walked with you these years.
Sometimes light and care-free,
Sometimes etched by tears.

My soul was soothed with music,
My head replete with talk.
Then in crept trepidation, 
When into the dark we walked.

Integrate the voice within,
I know I heard you say.
It's time to live one's perfect value,
Is now written on my slate.

In the final analysis, 
At the end of the day, 
You showed life's fullness is not black or white,
But in the richness of gray.

My journey is far from over.
But the path I now travel alone.
For the way is no longer in darkness,
But with a light borne of having grown.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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April 29, 2016 at 11:47 AM
Hi Lisa, hope to see a new one from you again. SKAT
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April 25, 2016 at 10:21 PM
That's the way to go! Congrats on your first entry and welcome to Poetry Soup, Lisa. :)
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April 25, 2016 at 7:49 PM
Hi Lisa, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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April 25, 2016 at 2:11 PM
Hi Lisa, Nice & wonderful first entry. Welcome to poetry soup. Wish u a successful journey ahead........hugs
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April 25, 2016 at 9:45 AM
Lisa,,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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