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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Date: 5/24/2019 10:21:00 AM
A very clever write Sunlite Wanter - it touches the soul - a terrific write! Hugs, Jennifer
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Date: 5/18/2019 7:57:00 PM
Hi Sinlite: This poem spoke to me as well. We all have experienced this road.My compliments and nice to know you.
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Date: 5/18/2019 3:04:00 PM
Amen. Wonderful poem and a great title. "Through faith and patience we inherit the promise." Hebrews
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 5/18/2019 5:41:00 PM
Thank you so much for that comment.
Date: 5/18/2019 1:41:00 PM
- A fabulous writing, Sunlite :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 5/18/2019 12:54:00 PM
this just really spoke to me. Love it. FAVE
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Date: 5/17/2019 12:33:00 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 ,:)
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 5/17/2019 1:07:00 PM
I am so glad it gives hope. Makes the writing worthwhile.
Date: 5/16/2019 3:03:00 PM
such a hopeful piece which lights my day, sun... a wonder to behold!... huggs
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 5/17/2019 1:05:00 PM
You light my day, too.
Date: 5/16/2019 12:26:00 PM
One day it will all be clear to us Sunlite until then we have to learn to be patient. Tom
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 5/17/2019 1:05:00 PM
Yes, patience comes hard. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Date: 5/16/2019 11:15:00 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
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 5/17/2019 1:03:00 PM
Bless you!
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