The Tortuous Path Of Life Poem by John Sensele

Along the tortuous path of life obstacles stalk
My shadow as I encounter livid darts and large hearts
Which sharpen my skills, to teach me not to baulk
Opportunities to cleanse frailties within royal ramparts.

Along the way I've learnt salutary lessons
To scale loftier heights
Where I mingle with inspirational persons
With whom I contemplate enthralling sights.

Along the continuum of time
Miracles and spectacles
Once in a while help me climb
With determination divine-bestowed pinnacles.

Along the way spindles and bundles of hurdles
Cross and harass my vision
But hope transmutes doodles
Into gems and stratagems that shame derision.