The Known Path

We know exactly where this path will lead,
Every twist and turn we know by heart,
But still we choose to proceed,
And willingly accept our painful part.

And there will be pain along our way,
Of that you can be more than sure,
But our hearts’ desires forever betray,
The safeties of pathways more secure.

While the safeties of the easy road,
Offer certainties you can count upon,
We take the path with troubles bestowed,
As its adventure which drives us on.

The adventurous path has both lows and highs,
As well as storms, we’ll see fine weather,
And despite the hurts that we know will arise,
It’s worth all the pain if we face it together.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Brown Avatar
December 13, 2012 at 12:38 PM
Congratulations on your win in Michael's "A Road Still Driven" contest Sharon. Love, Carol
Tsiluma Avatar
December 11, 2012 at 3:02 AM
Beautiful write Sharon! The easy road may sound appealing but when it comes to living our dreams the adventurous road always wins - Well said. Congrats on your win!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 11, 2012 at 1:20 AM
Congratulations Sharon love xx
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December 10, 2012 at 10:14 PM
Sharon, it is nice to see you on Michael's winning list... a warm congratulations and good night~:-) PD
Guzzi Avatar
December 10, 2012 at 6:11 PM
Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Falotico Avatar
December 10, 2012 at 3:59 PM
Congrats on your 7th place win in my contest... hugs from Santa Michael
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 10:59 AM
Two are stronger than one if they pull together, and you have showed this very well with this delightful write Sharon. Love it xx
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