Jeff Kyser Poet Rondeau

What Lies Ahead

What lies ahead, I do not know,
But I will confidently go
Along this rough and tumble trail
O’er mountain pass, dank, boggy swales,
To scale the heights, be brought down low.

Though ‘twas ordained so long ago,
I find there is no cause for woe;
Nay, joyfully I look to scale
                         what lies ahead.

I may befriend a would-be foe
To sanctify and flourish, grow,
Or stumble over some travail,
Cry out in need, or badly fail,
But I know all is apropos,
                         what lies ahead…

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For the Brian Strand Premiere Choice Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand
Written on 06/06/2022

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Charles Reese June 6, 2022 at 7:05 AM Very nicely down. This Rondea is so chalked full of imagery. I would love to go head-to-head with you in the Rondea Redouble poetry contest. I've already entered. Jeff Kyser June 6, 2022 at 7:17 AM Hey Charles, thanks for the comments! I've got an entry in progress; will redouble my efforts! :-)

Kim Rodrigues June 6, 2022 at 5:39 AM Very interesting poetry! Enjoyed, Jeff! ~ Kim