When I Wander

When I wander
I do so without direction
Hoping to encounter a path
On which I will be protected
And stumbling onto gravel
I realize that the world is not smooth,
Rather jagged 
I hope these shoes shield me 
From the truth that is toothed
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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