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Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2004-10-18 08:55 PM

A breeze pushes me ever forward,
onto a dusty road, one shrouded by
brush, weeds, an occasional rusty
mailbox, the flag broken away from
it’s pivot, pointing downward.

This road, known only to him,  he
who walks a pace which I dare not
keep.  Cloaked in darkness and a
mask which covers a faceless head.
Turning occasionally, beckoning me
onward into a future which has not
been seen.

Dust covers the shuffle of shoe, the
step which springs less with each
mile.  A silver moon has risen and
basked my shoulder, gently pushing me.
Bringing me to a crossroads.   One
where choices and decisions have
scarred the path and left worn hands
to wring and want.

Perhaps one day a cool rain shall fall on
this dry earth...bringing flowers to
bloom, wetting a pate that has felt
the sear of a haunting and motionless
sun. Perhaps then the step will stride
and pass, letting him stand alone
as dust settle around his own feet,
now worn, weathered and weary...
as a choice is made at a crossroad,
and life takes one more step forward,
not back...

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

1 posted 2004-10-18 09:02 PM

Barry

I've been at those crossroads a few times...it is scary ...and yet it forces you to make a choice. I think that's a good thing. A thoughtful write, my friend.

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

2 posted 2004-10-18 09:08 PM

Barry,
There is really only one direction, forward
no mater the cross roads. Enjoyed

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

3 posted 2004-10-18 09:26 PM

Sy is right Barry..
One must always keep moving forward..
even on a new road.
Hugs~

~Autumn..the year's last, loveliest smile.~

Susan
Member Ascendant

since 2004-03-27

Posts 5104
walking the surreal

4 posted 2004-10-18 10:12 PM

Barry - this speaks of weariness, yet of hope, of outstepping and taking our own path - I like it - you write life and choices so well - I miss you when your name is not here for me to read your eloquent words.

Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind.

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

5 posted 2004-10-19 05:19 AM

perhaps

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

6 posted 2004-10-19 07:47 AM

"life takes one more step forward,
not back..."

yes..one would hope it's always forward progress...but I know I have taken a few back...

Very nicely done Barry!

"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind"
~Sarah McLachlan~

scorpio
Member Ascendant

since 2002-10-02

Posts 5178
right...there

7 posted 2004-10-19 07:55 AM

Well done Barry!! Thanks for allowing us to walk along with you.

believe in what your heart feels...

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