Carol B. Poet Free verse

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

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

Silent One October 19, 2017 at 9:16 AM Philosophical reflections always make the best poetry.. I enjoyed your journey.. Well expressed Carol..

Bl Devnath May 11, 2017 at 10:45 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 Carol B. May 11, 2017 at 2:50 PM Thank you for your kind comment :)

Kai Michael Neumann March 11, 2017 at 1:10 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 Carol B. March 11, 2017 at 1:49 PM Thanks for stopping by and for lovely comment :)

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

Arthur Vaso January 28, 2017 at 8:11 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!!! Carol B. January 31, 2017 at 5:45 PM Happy New Year to you as well Arthur. It's very kind of you to drop by my poetry.

Chuck Melugin January 23, 2017 at 2:09 AM Carol, you take determination to the nines is this work! Bravo, Chuck Carol B. January 23, 2017 at 4:08 PM Thanks for the nice comment.

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

Ravi Sathasivam December 5, 2016 at 6:21 AM Excellent. Very inspiring write. Well penned. Thanks for sharing it. Carol B. January 14, 2017 at 3:27 PM Thank you!

Freddie Robinson Jr. December 2, 2016 at 9:13 PM Very inspiring poem, Carol. The perseverance is passionately expressed. Well done. A thought provoking poem for sure. Love and joy to you. Carol B. January 14, 2017 at 3:27 PM Thanks Freddie!

Richard Lamoureux December 2, 2016 at 12:30 PM I like your path! Well said. Carol B. December 2, 2016 at 5:54 PM Thanks Richard :)

Demetrios Trifiatis November 30, 2016 at 9:51 AM A heart becomes intrepid when the truth senses dear Carol! Such a meaningful and inspiring poem. Keep it up! A seven! Carol B. November 30, 2016 at 4:55 PM Thanks so much Demetrios :)

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

Becca Teagan November 29, 2016 at 5:49 PM This is determination!!! I love this.. it's very motivating :) and beautifully written. Carol B. November 29, 2016 at 6:11 PM Thanks Rebecca :)

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

Richard Lamoureux November 27, 2016 at 10:32 AM Your running will turn into dancing and eventually you will fly. Carol B. November 27, 2016 at 10:43 AM Richard one never knows where they will end up :)

Arthur Vaso November 27, 2016 at 12:46 AM Still waiting for part 2!!! :) Carol B. November 27, 2016 at 10:45 AM lol no pressure :) Arthur thanks for your continued support!

Demetrios Trifiatis November 22, 2016 at 8:15 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! Carol B. November 22, 2016 at 9:36 AM Thank you Demetrois. I am truly touched by this comment and the warm welcome to the soup.:)

DM Babbit November 21, 2016 at 1:07 PM You go girl. Find your place on the soup, welcome. Carol B. November 21, 2016 at 4:42 PM Thank you for the support!

Nette Onclaud November 20, 2016 at 2:59 PM That's the attitude, carol... go for the stars; wonderful write.. huggs Carol B. November 20, 2016 at 6:21 PM Nette, Happy you enjoyed this write :)

Frederic Parker November 18, 2016 at 8:14 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.. Carol B. November 18, 2016 at 10:45 PM Frederic, I love " seize life and not let it go." Thanks so much for this wonderful comment.

Andrea Dietrich November 18, 2016 at 5:38 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!! Carol B. November 18, 2016 at 6:38 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 November 18, 2016 at 5:36 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!! Carol B. November 18, 2016 at 6:42 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 November 18, 2016 at 2:43 PM I really liked this, and how you ended the poem is screaming for "part2" and so on!!!! :) Carol B. November 18, 2016 at 4:11 PM lol really it's screaming for part two? Thanks for the support and kind words :)

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

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