The Road of My Life Is Serpentine

The road of my life is serpentine,
Wavy and with High-Five traffic jams.
Bewildering to me, but not to God,
Someday He will pull it straight,
Like that Christmas ribbon that curls.
All I can do now is talk to Him,
And wait until the ribbon unfurls.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Proxenos Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 10:21 AM
A very clever write Sunlite Wanter - it touches the soul - a terrific write! Hugs, Jennifer
Sergi Avatar
May 18, 2019 at 7:57 PM
Hi Sinlite: This poem spoke to me as well. We all have experienced this road.My compliments and nice to know you.
Beilschmidt Sr. Avatar
May 18, 2019 at 3:04 PM
Amen. Wonderful poem and a great title. "Through faith and patience we inherit the promise." Hebrews
Wanter Avatar
May 18, 2019 at 5:41 PM
Thank you so much for that comment.
Andresen Avatar
May 18, 2019 at 1:41 PM
- A fabulous writing, Sunlite :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Dietrich Avatar
May 18, 2019 at 12:54 PM
this just really spoke to me. Love it. FAVE
Sands Avatar
May 17, 2019 at 12:33 PM
This is great! I love the idea of the ribbon and your faith in this poem is so reassurijg . It is inspiring and gives hope ,:)
Wanter Avatar
May 17, 2019 at 1:07 PM
I am so glad it gives hope. Makes the writing worthwhile.
Onclaud Avatar
May 16, 2019 at 3:03 PM
such a hopeful piece which lights my day, sun... a wonder to behold!... huggs
Wanter Avatar
May 17, 2019 at 1:05 PM
You light my day, too.
Cunningham Avatar
May 16, 2019 at 12:26 PM
One day it will all be clear to us Sunlite until then we have to learn to be patient. Tom
Wanter Avatar
May 17, 2019 at 1:05 PM
Yes, patience comes hard. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Wolf Avatar
May 16, 2019 at 11:15 AM
This poem about sums it all up. Ours is to wait--'till God gets it straight! Patience is our earthly lot. Nicely imaged, Sunlite! Happy Thursday! ~ Gershon
Wanter Avatar
May 17, 2019 at 1:03 PM
Bless you!
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