Looking at the signpost of life
Unsure which way will be right.
Will I finally find the light
Or slip further into night.
Here at the side of the road
Suffering from emotional overload.
Straining hard to see a sign
Which route could be mine.
Darkness encases my soul
Hinders my path, hides my goal
In the lonely hours of the night
It is hard to focus on anything bright.
Should I take the easy path
Remain with known home and hearth
Maybe I should spread my wings
Open my heart to higher things.
Deep inside I truly know
My way is set I must follow.
An echo of a rainbow appears
Clearing all the misted years.
The choices are still there .
Signpost clear for me to see
Follow the truth and be free.
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This is part of Sue Vincent of The Daily Echo, Thursday Photo prompt. #writephoto.
Author: willowdot21
Female, wife, full time mother and Grandmother. I am not as happy go lucky as I used to be but I am still bubbling along on simmer! I have three handsome sons all grown and flown.The youngest married with a beautiful wife and two sons of his own. Back in 2010 I was working, running a home, driving and socializing then bang in a split second all that was gone. I had an accident at home. I broke my back, not for the first time, I had broken it 10 years previously as well. Unfortunately this time I had broken it really badly and it was truly messed up so I had to have two operations. I was told before each operation that the outcome could mean I spend the rest of my life in a wheelchair. Still as some guy once wrote "I am still standing " yes "better than I ever was " I no longer use the walking stick . I had lots of friends before the accident but when things like this happen, you loose most of them. Their lives move on and mine stood still and so they left me behind ...I know that is just the way life is but it hurt and always will. Then I looked around and saw those who were still there for me, these friends are the roses in my garden they need to be tended well. They are the diamonds in the dust. I will of been married 53yrs this comming year. I have found different ways to approach life, use my pain befriend it almost...yer right , well that is what they tell me at the pain clinic ROFLMAO ...... if only I could! I have found an outlet for my fears, frustrations and night terrors . I have started writing poetry if that name can be applied to my writing. I hope I do not come over as a moaning winger. I hope I am past all that. I also hope that you might see how the poetry is moving from very dark through the grey and hopefully in to light.
My back is no longer straight it is C shaped because of the injury and I have lost two and a half inches in height but my Pilates and Core teachers have helped me to stand up as straight and be as strong as possible. Pain and depression are still hanging on my arm but I have weapons to use against them and if I say so myself I cope well.
I have made lots of new friends, real diamonds. I am also very grateful for all the support and help I have encountered here on Wordpress. Hugs and welcome to everyone who visits.
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life is a journey, and we have to hand back the car when we get to the end, hopefully in a usable condition, amen
Yes I like that, for car I am reading soul 💜💜
you got it, the legacy of our journey, the influence we leave behind, blessings
It’s a circle of life 💜
darn right, blessings
Follow that truth sis 💜
Yes indeed 💜💜
Nothing is right or wrong. Whatever you choose shall work for you. You just have to make a choice and move on.
Yes indeed you are so right 💜
🙂
Loved your poetry. Very nice.
Thank you I love poetry 💜💜
Me too 🙂
Sounds like a plan!
Here is hoping 💜
Your heart will know the answer x
Yes I am sure it already does.💜
❤
Nice one, Willow 🙂
Thank you Jane not a fang in sight! 🤪
🙂
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Thank you Sue 💜
Superb! ❤
Thank you 💜🍀
Another beautifully written poem, Willow. I love the idea of the signpost of life. Super stuff. 🙂
Thank you Alli 💜
Beautiful
Excellent poetry to read, willowdot21, Here is my response to your finale:
the truth ends the same
be free and feel no shame
the path, most not dare
surprise with fare share
Thank you that is a beautiful verse thank you for response it makes a perfect ending 💜
Splendid poem, Willows🤗🙏
Thank you Hélène 💜
Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
Thank you so much for the reblog 💜
As they say, the truth shall set you free. Choosing the path that leads to the truth facilitates this. Nicely done.
Thank you so much 💜
An encouraging poem for us on our journeys! Onwards and upwards. ❤️❤️
I hope so Betty we must always try to be positive 💜
Thank you Sue 💜