Roads

Roads When it was over we had to go. There was no turning back and for a brief moment there was a void between the past and the future. Our paths lay before us as many long roads each demanding a choice Some knew exactly where they wanted to go, some had no idea Some went where they were told and had no guidance. Some went where they did not want to go Some were fearful, some were bold, some prepared some not But all went There was no way to know what lay ahead on each road. Although all roads ultimately ended at the same place Each traveler bore a pack filled with learnings from the past. Some that would help along the way, some that would hinder, some that would allow understanding or cause confusion Some that would incite good or bad, bravery or fear Some roads started out together or even as one only destined to become separate as they could never be the same Some roads diverged immediately never to reunite Some diverged and quickly came back together or came together at the end Some roads crossed over others or doubled back and started again. Some roads went fairly straight, and some curved widely All had obstacles And some roads just ended, too soon. All roads would cross tumultuous rivers and tranquil lakes, lush forests and barren deserts, Sharp jagged rocky trails and peaceful pastures, fertile lands and desolate wastelands Some roads were solitary, others networked Some roads seemed to go nowhere before coming into the open again or not All roads climbed steep mountains and as well descended into deep valleys From the tall mountains you could see forever, and the skies would be clear From the valleys you could see nothing And so travelers would forge ahead, or not Succeed or fail, face triumph or tragedy Learn but never get a second chance And in the end all roads lead to the same place