Navigate

A captain will navigate his ship
keeping it safe for his men.
A pilot will navigate his plane
for his passengers.
Like the ship's captain and the airline pilot,
we also navigate daily.
We navigate our life,
from sunup to sunset.
Yes~we are the captain or pilot of our life.
That is a very powerful thought,
but we are.
We can say yes or no at anytime.
One can make a change or stay on the same course.
There are only twenty-four in a day,
yet some seem to get more done than others.
Why is that,
could some be able to navigate their life better.
I find life comes with many questions,
yet with few answers along the way
Navigate your life the best you can,
as a captain docks your ship or as a pilot lands your plane.

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Date: 3/27/2023 8:46:00 AM
Paula, congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - 'N' Words. Your poem is creative and well done, so sorry about the delay in commenting, blessings
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/27/2023 10:41:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you enjoyed my  "Navigate" write for your "N" word contest. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Thanks for the honor and for having this wonderful contest. Life can be busy so do not worry about the delay. It is good to see you here. Have a blessed/fun day writing away...................
Date: 3/26/2023 12:35:00 AM
We are the captains of our own life. It is we who have to navigate our life and take it to the right destination. Very meaningful dear Paula. Congratulations!
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/27/2023 10:36:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you like my write. We are all  captains yet many do not understand that. Life is Not always easy. Have a blessed/fun day writing away...................
Date: 3/25/2023 12:12:00 PM
Paula, you words ring so true! It is definitely a challenge! Your lines are thoughtful and contemplative! Congratulations and Happy Saturday xxoo
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/27/2023 10:34:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you enjoyed this write. Life is definitely a challenge. Hope you are having a Happy Monday. Have a blessed/fun day writing away...................
Date: 3/24/2023 10:47:00 PM
Wise poignant words dear Paula. We are at the hem of our own ship . What a blessing it is to be able to choose … up or down … left or right. Lucky us ! Congratulations on your win . Hugs to you , Susan :)
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/27/2023 10:32:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you enjoyed this write. Yes, we are blessed/lucky to be able to choose. Have a blessed/fun day writing away...................
Date: 3/24/2023 6:00:00 PM
Paula you are quite right we are the navigators of our life, though sometimes we may go off course we must find our innate force. Congratulations on your win in Constance’s contest… Belle
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/27/2023 10:29:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you enjoyed my "Navigate" write. Yes, we do get off course from time to time but we can get back on course and move forward. Have a blessed/fun day writing away...................
Date: 3/24/2023 12:49:00 PM
Very nice, Paula!
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/27/2023 10:25:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed this write. I enjoyed writing it. Have a blessed/fun day writing away...................
Date: 3/24/2023 11:55:00 AM
Very nicely done and congratulations
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/27/2023 10:25:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you enjoyed my write. Have a blessed/fun day writing away...................
Date: 3/24/2023 11:44:00 AM
- Back with a congratulations, Paula :) - hugs
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/27/2023 10:24:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad to see you came back again.  Hugs... Have a blessed/fun day writing away...................
Date: 3/24/2023 10:41:00 AM
A poem of wisdom, dear Paula! We are navigators and I'm not a good one, but I think you probably are. :) Congratulations!
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/27/2023 10:22:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you enjoyed my "Navigate" write. We learn from life. I am still learning. Have a blessed/fun day writing away...................
Date: 3/23/2023 8:03:00 PM
Dropping back with Congrats on your win Paula
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/27/2023 10:19:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad to see you came back again.  Have a blessed/fun day writing away...................
Date: 3/23/2023 7:08:00 PM
Nice poem to my eyes. Enjoyed reading twice. Congratulations on your win.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/27/2023 10:23:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you enjoyed this write. Have a blessed/fun day writing away...................
Date: 3/23/2023 7:00:00 PM
Back again Paula, with congratulations on your win, with this superb poem!
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/27/2023 10:16:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you came back again. Always good to see you here. Glad you enjoyed my write. Have a blessed/fun day writing away...................
Date: 3/23/2023 5:38:00 PM
Your poem reminds me of the dynamic poem, Invictus; I am the captain of my fate and the master of my soul, also Nelson Mendal's favorite poem. Wonderful allegory, Robert
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/27/2023 10:13:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Navigate" write. I put look up the poem "Invictus."  I have never read it. Have a blessed/fun day writing away...................
Date: 3/23/2023 9:41:00 AM
Great write, we all are different are we not? I think your choice of Navigate, is right on the money for the contest. The hardest thing for me to do is stop comparing myself to others. Finally, doing is not what’s life’s about. It’s about being real, with or without the approval of others. Though the world seeks approval far more than excellence… Pangie xo
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/23/2023 12:56:00 PM
Paula…lOL,,,I am your twin! Pangie
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/23/2023 10:26:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. God made us all different. I like to be different doing my own thing. I wear what I like in or out of style. Like others I want love but do not seek approval. Making others happy, makes me very happy. Guess I am a crazy duck. Hahaha..... Have a blessed/fun day writing away............
Date: 3/23/2023 1:58:00 AM
Wise words, Paula, beautifully penned
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/23/2023 10:15:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Navigate" write. Have a blessed/fun day writing away...................
Date: 3/22/2023 8:37:00 PM
We must navigate life each day and not sink, Very nicely penned Paula
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/23/2023 10:13:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Yes, we need to navigate life each day and not sink but sometimes that is easier said than done. Have a blessed/fun day writing away...................
Date: 3/22/2023 4:26:00 PM
Paula, your excellent poem reminds me of William Ernest Henley's poem, titled 'Invictus.' Great writing! :)
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/23/2023 10:10:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. I must say, I have never read 'Invictus' by William Ernest Henley. Guess I should look it up. Have a blessed/fun day writing away...................
Date: 3/22/2023 2:48:00 PM
Constantly put forth your utmost effort~ Paula, your writing is excellent. - Best of luck in the contest
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/23/2023 10:10:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing and for your best of luck. Have a blessed/fun day writing away...................
Date: 3/22/2023 11:49:00 AM
- Always do the best you can ... great written, Paula :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/22/2023 2:00:00 PM
Thank You for reading/writing and for your best wishes. Yes, "Always do the best you can" after all that is all one can do. Have a blessed/fun day writing away...................
Date: 3/22/2023 9:55:00 AM
Well written, Paula. You are exactly right. Good luck!
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/22/2023 11:18:00 AM
Thank You for reading/writing and for your good luck.  Have a blessed/fun day writing away...................
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