Harry Horsman Poet Sijo

The Straight Road

Remember those that cut corners will go around in circles
And those with one’s mind attached to a string pulled which way what ever
Be of one’s self honest and the truth will find the right road.

 © Harry J Horsman 2013

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Mandy Tams The Golden Girl October 25, 2013 at 3:34 AM Oh I like the dry wit of this one, well done xx

John Posey October 24, 2013 at 3:07 PM You have expertly used an Oriental form to express universal wisdom.... Great writing, My friend...... BTW... Thanks for your comment left on your recent visit. Your reviews are treasured.... Jake

Ravi Sathasivam October 24, 2013 at 8:27 AM Excellent. True and nice statement. Tfs

Lucilla Carrillo October 23, 2013 at 4:31 PM Great writing. The truth always finds it's way out. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla

Andrea Dietrich October 22, 2013 at 2:59 PM Harry, I thank you for always having such sweet remarks for me. You are a such a wonderful gentleman on this site!!

Joe Maverick October 22, 2013 at 1:34 PM A longsighted piece here Harry, its not often that people see beyond lifes immediate twists..' Lets hope this may inspire them to.!

Karen Anglesey October 21, 2013 at 10:50 AM A powerful statement put into a few eloquent words. Well done :) Nice poetic form

Nette Onclaud October 19, 2013 at 5:30 PM getting things done just to rush them will take its course in due time.. wise words with a flow that enhaces your piece.. wonderful!..:) huggs

Ken Carroll October 19, 2013 at 5:27 PM Hi Harry, Words well spoken and written. Ken

Lisa Mccall October 19, 2013 at 4:20 PM Wise and true.

Richard Lamoureux October 19, 2013 at 9:19 AM Hi Harry, I finished my Watch poem.

Carol Eastman October 18, 2013 at 3:22 PM A great piece of wisdom.

Jancarl Campi October 17, 2013 at 11:14 PM Quite interesting. Also, thanks for reading my latest.

Richard Lamoureux October 17, 2013 at 6:28 PM You speak the truth my friend.

Demetrios Trifiatis October 17, 2013 at 5:17 PM Wisdom in a nutshell! Thank you Harry!

Shadow Hamilton October 17, 2013 at 3:05 PM wonderful proverb Harry a splendid write Shadow x smile

Donna Jones October 17, 2013 at 1:38 PM Wise wise words...really enjoyed reading and absorbing this into my heart today Harry and thank you for your kind comment....

Bl Devnath October 17, 2013 at 12:43 PM Absolute truth lovely worded, my friend. Thanks for this grand piece, my lovely friend. Loved always, bl

John Loving Iii October 17, 2013 at 12:27 PM hey harry, I found your word "are" playing out in the parking lot. maybe you want to put it back in your poem. it seems to go some where in the second line.

Sandra Adams October 17, 2013 at 9:47 AM enjoyed the message in your words...too many cut corners in life's path...nice write :)

Sara Kendrick October 17, 2013 at 5:27 AM Good thoughts penned..Enjoyed reading this morn..Thanks for the visit..Sara

Dr.Ram Mehta October 16, 2013 at 9:52 PM Truth is honesty and honesty the truth, harry, very inspiring write

Debbie Guzzi October 16, 2013 at 8:07 PM Just stopping by to say Hi this evening it's been too long since I have read your verses. Light & Love

Cecilia Macfarlane October 16, 2013 at 6:43 PM Being honest with oneself is the best way to travel life's road.....great advice Harry! You are full of wisdom. Hugs

Andrea Dietrich October 16, 2013 at 6:39 PM very good, both the thought and the lines. I especially loved that first line, so clever.