Sue Mason Poet Free verse

Road Under Construction

Down this road I ride
on four good tires:
Trust, Hope, Faith, Love ...
a work in progress
travelin' on.

My temperment changes
might buckle the road:
Resentment, Anger, Lust, Fear ...
carryin' too heavy a load
to travel on.

Potholes and detours
I may find on the way:
Pride, Greed, Envy, Jealousy ...
will lead me astray
but I'll pray to travel on.

Its a good thing
to obey the signs I see:
Stop, Slow, No U Turn ...
on this wonderful journey
I'll keep travelin' on.

And at the end
when I arrive at my destiny,
I'll be able to see
a sign that will say:
End of Divided Highway.

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Vince Suzadail Jr. October 15, 2008 at 12:34 PM Hopefully we will all be on that super highway in the end. Vince

Christopher Higgins October 13, 2008 at 9:38 AM I love this poem. Its a metaphor for my life . I need to keep a careful eye out for all the things that I may overlook at times. You have written a wonderful piece that speaks about life and all the potholes and pitfalls that can overcome us. Great job.

Sharon Winter October 12, 2008 at 4:42 AM Clever analogy Sue. I better watch those signs carefully myself. Well done! Love, Shar

Michael Jordan October 12, 2008 at 4:41 AM Sue - One of the best poems I think I have ever read - just my opinion but this is remarkable in both concept and design - Each stanza just seemed to get better and better right up till the wonderful way that you ended it - I don't do the favorite poems and poet list anymore but know in your heart that in my book of favorite poems and poets that I keep here in my house that this poem and others you have written are in it - God Bless you

Jay Johnson October 11, 2008 at 10:22 PM I like, Let me guess your vehicle is a 'Rose'. #1 fan

Joseph Spence Sr October 11, 2008 at 7:48 PM Well, I travel this road everyday. I have to check my tires after each trip because of the potholes and detours. I like your descriptive excellence in highlighting the dangers as foreseen. This is touched on a real part of life in the world today. Great job! ~Joseph

Deneen White October 11, 2008 at 7:20 PM life is like a box of chocolates you never know what you are going to get, life is a journey of twists and turns, you almost have to be an acrobat to get it right, nice write, take care D-nyce