The Ride In Life

When the road is long , straight and in sight 

When everything in life is going right

When you can do no wrong

And life just sweeps you along

When the road is curved and winding

When many troubles you are finding

All those twists and turns

Somehow in life you got burned

When the road is forked in two

You are confused not knowing what to do

Which road you should take

The wrong one could be the biggest mistake

No matter where the road may lead

You must ride all the bumps indeed

You may hit a pot hole or two

Or have smooth pavement all through
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Laurie Avatar
May 30, 2020 at 8:47 PM
Hello Phyllis … an interesting journey indeed along the roads of life's selection. Most have us have found potholes at some stage - thank you Phyllis - Lindsay
Babcock Avatar
May 31, 2020 at 6:55 PM
Thanks Lindsay one of my earlier poems. love phyl
Dietrich Avatar
July 15, 2011 at 7:38 PM
This is a great metaphoric write from you. I am glad to finally see this one in the second page. Sometimes I come across real gems of yours that I somehow missed. have a lovely weekend, dear. I am gonna scramble now before my back starts killing me . LUv, Andrea
Guzzi Avatar
July 17, 2010 at 7:18 AM
yup and any path can be divided again! or you can turn around or you can get off it into the field! Light & Love
Culverhouse Avatar
July 13, 2010 at 4:31 AM
Never seen any smooth pavement really...enjoyed reading your work today, it has been awhile since you have posted. Well written great poem!!
Mehta Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 7:52 PM
Nice thoughts on The ride of life. enjoyed it.
Sweetheart Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Excellent write Phyllis and very wise advice to ponder each line .. enjoyed your very creative write .. with luv..
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