The Right Way Poem by Bob Blackwell
The Right Way
On my life’s journey I’ve
faced many problems,
encountered many trials,
my path not always smooth.
My wilderness ahead
looked ominous, its dark,
trees close together look
forbidding, unwelcoming.
Go round I thought its easier,
skirting problem areas best,
no difficulties to overcome,
most choose the easier path.
Hesitating briefly, my inner
voice spoke, “to make right,
go straight, go sure, you must
follow hunch, not the bunch”.
So I took the least trodden
path, knowing difficulties,
hardships and ordeals, would
try hard to stop my progress.
Light from tree filtered sun,
shines in torch like beams to
light up the shadowed path,
and the wetness of the foliage.
The smell of the forest floor
rises, a damp pungent odour,
a mustiness brought on by
the decay from fallen leaves.
Thorny creepers block my
way, scratch my legs and
thighs. I stumble and fall,
get up, stagger to move on.
As the path meanders,
it becomes more shaded,
with even darker areas, and
the shafts of light subdued.
One beam shows an easy
trail, the route is smooth
and effortless, with desires
to tempt me off right way.
By now I am resolute
I press on relentlessly,
clearing frequent obstacles,
life’s hurdles overcome.
As I advance my resolve,
is more determined, and
my knowledge what is true,
increases each trial I win.
Eventually I hear the sweet
sound of water flowing over
rocks and stones, a silence
parcelled by a liquid sound.
I have travelled through
the wilderness of my mind,
by a course less taken, and
found it worked out well.
10-12-2008
Wow! A most splendid read Bob captivating trough out! ! I have traveled through The wilderness of my mind By a course less taken and Found it worked out well.. Awesome! ! *10plus*! ! Friend Thad
wow..Bob, this is a beautifully crafted piece.Your lie's journey is wonderful.A pleasure to read.thanks for sharing this, Bob..I love it. Hugs, Meggie
It's too easy to avoid the lessons we must learn on our life's journey. This imaginative and beautifully crafted poem shows how patience and determination will inevitably result in peaceful resolution and contentment. What a pleasure to read this one. love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Bob, A classic composition, thought provoking too. I too have wandered a lot and finally I think, we suffer more in mind than the body. We wander in the wilderness of right and wrong forgetting the beauty and the bliss of the soul that churns up the mind and mould. CP
I feel sad after reading this poem, Bob. You say that you have completed your journey but I think it's the beginning of a new journey.
Pressing on relentlessly in the least trodden path - will surely bring us to peaceful places Bob - - the Right Way is a truly inspired poem - and thank you.......from Fay.
wow you have taken a difficult path but still you are happy and you have made it nice for you. -10 anjali
'taking the hard, less trodden path'...poem well written and motivating, Bob...10
The less trodden path perhaps lead us to God! Yet we have miles to go and promises to keep! Wishing you a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Sir Bob! -Raj Nandy
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wonderful, reflective- following your gut, and taking the road less travelled- the way to go. your poetry is so motivating and uplifting. you have woven very lovely images with your words. thanks Bob.10 Mamta