Sara Kendrick Poet Sonnet

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Obscured Vision

The bend in the path through the autumn woods
Obscures my vision to what lies ahead
Brilliant colors of fall's leaves so good
Beauty that surrounds doesn't stop the dread  

What is beyond the road's bend veiled from sight
There's no way I can know for its concealed
'Pon each step God gives me just enough light
Going forward despite my fright eyes peeled 

God always supplied my needs plus some wants
He's always furnished enough shining light
I now need His presence to smooth away daunts
And give extra grace to get good insights

The bend in road could be smooth or rocky 
Help, Lord, in aging not to be gawky 

finis'

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James Peranteau January 7, 2026 at 6:06 PM oh, i'm patient ') yet, it appears that your other fanz understand that this write iz finish'd...if so, yuh need to remove ''unfinish'd'' footnote...much lov Sara Kendrick January 8, 2026 at 5:30 AM Thank you, James, for reminding me that it was finished. I appreciate the visit and correction. Sara K

Jennifer Proxenos January 7, 2026 at 4:37 AM Hi Sara, What an excellent poem portraying the beauty of an AUTUMN SEASON - don't worry what is around the bend, it is what it is, I'm certain still beautiful, do we know what the bend of tomorrow will be, it is already destined for us, acceptance is paramount in one's life. I LOVE YOUR POEM and curved my thinking about a bend the same as i think what will tomorrow bring us. I am off and on Soup dear friend as I am able, but think of you often. Hugs and love Jennifer. Sara Kendrick January 7, 2026 at 6:35 AM Thank you, Jennifer, for the thoughts. Yes, that bend in the road if I was out walking would be toward the end of my daily journey before heading home, if a bend in road about life decisions, then it might be even harder, and lastly when it comes to the end of life's journey then somewhat harder. I appreciate the visit and kind review. Sara K

Howard Kerr January 7, 2026 at 2:18 AM Another gem from your golden pen. Sara. It resonates with each thoughtful reader and writer. I’m always grateful for your comments, Howard Sara Kendrick January 7, 2026 at 3:47 AM Thank you, Howard, for your time spent here. Your time is valuable, and you chose to spend it reading my work. I am glad you liked it. Sara K