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My Path

Desire strong as the concrete beneath my feet
Missteps hinder my stride along a winding course
Signs clearly marked  "Proceed With Caution"
Muscles scream to try something new
Never knowing what direction to turn
Exhausted I throw caution to the wind
Gasping in the air with trepidation
Running as fast and as far as I can
I seize the opportunity to test my endurance
Is it a marathon or merely a sprint this course I am on
I won't let it be a dead end, I won't submit 
I will have my answer, I will reach my destination

Copyright © Carol B. | Year Posted 2016

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 4/3/2018 8:11:00 AM With your permission, may I use your poem to teach my 4th grade students about tenacity and persistence? Thanks. Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 9/27/2018 7:53:00 PM I was wondering if you did share my poem with your class? Carol B. Date: 4/3/2018 5:11:00 PM I am flattered. Feel free to use my poem. Have a great day :)

Silent One Date: 10/19/2017 9:16:00 AM Philosophical reflections always make the best poetry.. I enjoyed your journey.. Well expressed Carol.. Login to Reply

Bl Devnath Date: 5/11/2017 10:45:00 AM Beautiful poem on pragmatic view of life. Philosophical touch is polished beautifully. A 7 i feel. First time i have read your this beautiful poem. Loved always, bl Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 5/11/2017 2:50:00 PM Thank you for your kind comment :)

Kai Michael Neumann Date: 3/11/2017 1:10:00 AM The answer will come and one step at a time. When we take care of our own path, there is a destination at the end, and as we stride as well. Many wishes, Kai Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 3/11/2017 1:49:00 PM Thanks for stopping by and for lovely comment :)

Funom Makama Date: 3/8/2017 6:54:00 AM Yet another masterpiece from a role model. This is just awwwwwwww... What a beautiful share... Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 3/10/2017 4:51:00 PM Thank you for liking my poem and for your kind comment :)

Arthur Vaso Date: 1/28/2017 8:11:00 PM I Just dropped by to add some more pressure! LOL Hope to see more of your writings soon, and just wishing you well in this new year!!! Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 1/31/2017 5:45:00 PM Happy New Year to you as well Arthur. It's very kind of you to drop by my poetry.

Chuck Melugin Date: 1/23/2017 2:09:00 AM Carol, you take determination to the nines is this work! Bravo, Chuck Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 1/23/2017 4:08:00 PM Thanks for the nice comment.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 12/24/2016 1:13:00 AM Keeping on the path is never easy, but the rewards are great. I love your poem Carol! Have a wonderful Holiday! 7 : ) Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 1/14/2017 3:25:00 PM Thanks! I hope you had a wonderful holiday Connie.

Ravi Sathasivam Date: 12/5/2016 6:21:00 AM Excellent. Very inspiring write. Well penned. Thanks for sharing it. Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 1/14/2017 3:27:00 PM Thank you!

Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 12/2/2016 9:13:00 PM Very inspiring poem, Carol. The perseverance is passionately expressed. Well done. A thought provoking poem for sure. Love and joy to you. Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 1/14/2017 3:27:00 PM Thanks Freddie!

Richard Lamoureux Date: 12/2/2016 12:30:00 PM I like your path! Well said. Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 12/2/2016 5:54:00 PM Thanks Richard :)

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 11/30/2016 9:51:00 AM A heart becomes intrepid when the truth senses dear Carol! Such a meaningful and inspiring poem. Keep it up! A seven! Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 11/30/2016 4:55:00 PM Thanks so much Demetrios :)

Phil Capitano Date: 11/30/2016 7:41:00 AM You are as strong as you need to be; your determination will serve you well. Namaste. Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 11/30/2016 4:56:00 PM Thanks Phil! I sure hope so :)

Becca Teagan Date: 11/29/2016 5:49:00 PM This is determination!!! I love this.. it's very motivating :) and beautifully written. Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 11/29/2016 6:11:00 PM Thanks Rebecca :)

Ravi Sathasivam Date: 11/29/2016 1:21:00 AM Excellent. Well penned. Pleasure to read your poem today. Well come my friend. Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 11/29/2016 1:33:00 PM Ravi, Thanks so much for the lovely comment!

Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/27/2016 10:32:00 AM Your running will turn into dancing and eventually you will fly. Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 11/27/2016 10:43:00 AM Richard one never knows where they will end up :)

Arthur Vaso Date: 11/27/2016 12:46:00 AM Still waiting for part 2!!! :) Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 11/27/2016 10:45:00 AM lol no pressure :) Arthur thanks for your continued support!

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 11/22/2016 8:15:00 AM Profound with optimistic messages dear, Carol! A seven. I would like to welcome you to our poetic family where many good people express their ideas! Hope you to be happy among us! Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 11/22/2016 9:36:00 AM Thank you Demetrois. I am truly touched by this comment and the warm welcome to the soup.:)

DM Babbit Date: 11/21/2016 1:07:00 PM You go girl. Find your place on the soup, welcome. Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 11/21/2016 4:42:00 PM Thank you for the support!

Nette Onclaud Date: 11/20/2016 2:59:00 PM That's the attitude, carol... go for the stars; wonderful write.. huggs Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 11/20/2016 6:21:00 PM Nette, Happy you enjoyed this write :)

Frederic Parker Date: 11/18/2016 8:14:00 PM To seize life and not let it go , to not wander off its path to gather garbage along the way, rather to smell the fragrant flowers on your chosen course and see the distance both traveled and in sight of the horizon...my first thought after reading your poem.. Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 11/18/2016 10:45:00 PM Frederic, I love " seize life and not let it go." Thanks so much for this wonderful comment.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/18/2016 5:38:00 PM by the way, I bet you sing great! I was in choir groups all through school, but they just did not ignite my passion. It would be awesome to have a truly distinct singing voice!! Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 11/18/2016 6:38:00 PM That's great that you sang in the choir. I bet you can sing as well. I always wanted a sound proof basement so I could sing as loud as I wanted whenever I wanted lol. Thanks for the lovely comment :)

Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/18/2016 5:36:00 PM this is a really great analogy to life. I more than halfway down my path and I am hoping there is not a sudden cliff drop up ahead!! Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 11/18/2016 6:42:00 PM Andrea my hope for you is that your life is as joyful as you have made people here at the soup. I have seen countless comments from you on people's poems providing support and kindness. It's so wonderful to see your generosity :)

Arthur Vaso Date: 11/18/2016 2:43:00 PM I really liked this, and how you ended the poem is screaming for "part2" and so on!!!! :) Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 11/18/2016 4:11:00 PM lol really it's screaming for part two? Thanks for the support and kind words :)

Nette Onclaud Date: 11/18/2016 11:41:00 AM how encouraging, carol... you uplift with this empowered melody!... live well!..huggs Login to Reply Carol B. Date: 11/18/2016 4:12:00 PM So very happy you found this poem uplifting :) Thanks Nette for your lovely comment.

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