The Twists and Turns of Life

Life is hard and the times are harsh,
Here and there I run in a mad dash,
Not knowing where to head,
Nor where my life is by fate and fortune led.

I don't think that all is fine,
My head swirls as if spun by wine;
I know not east from west.
Where I'm destined heavens know best.

I hope that someone will one day tell me,
What is wrong with me that I don't see.
Perhaps I entertain a lot of hope;
More faith than the world can cope.

Meanwhile I'll roam the streets of life alone,
For all my childish joys are gone.
Not Papa is there to hold my hand,
Nor Mama to walk me through that spectacular sand.

I trust in one God above,
Whom Papa used to say is full of love
And is there for those mired in want and sin,
And those without friend and kin.

Now I tread upon the highway of loneliness,
Knowing neither failure nor success,
Only walking alone with moderate speed,
Unwilling to guess where this path may lead.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Nganga Avatar
September 4, 2015 at 9:37 AM
Yes, all true, this poem really spoke to me, ...this is the kind of stuff that struggles to escape within us all
Makama Avatar
April 20, 2015 at 8:16 AM
great poem. As promised, I returned and I am glad I did because the freshness of your talents are yet again exhibited through these wonderful lines. Definitely a 7
Laurie Avatar
April 17, 2015 at 3:01 AM
G'day Hannington... your poem delivers the sad tale that confusion can fall upon us as we reach the crossroads and forks in our life. I thoroughly enjoyed your poem - Lindsay
Hunjeri Avatar
April 8, 2015 at 3:03 AM
Very true, we never know where the twists and turns of life may take us.
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