Life’s pathways carry the
imprints of others,
We follow behind them on our
own timeline.
Desires wish upon changes
and betterment,
Jubilation and
disappointments jag our hopes.
Challenges and many
rewarding graces endure,
Calculated risks or pleasures
impact or sustain.
Trapeziums tripping up and
over best laid plans,
Transitions and
transgressions prompt other ways.
Destinations enhance and
encourage well-being,
Feeling good is best from
a sense of achievement.
Spirits are raised and dashed
with friends and foes,
Experiences shared and
guarded as keepsake memories.
Days march ever onwards
while the hands of time tick,
No living to waste but to
enjoy with its continual review.
Adventures stretch
imaginations and entertain futures,
Maps assist and coordinate
while opportunities beckon.
Resting upon life’s daily
troubles may be a temptation,
But the one-way direction offers
life a fleeting interest.
©Copyright Eileen T O’Neill 05/02/2015
Poetry Jam
Prompt: ‘Journey.’
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You have embraced a lot of aspects of journeying in your poem, Eileen. "We follow behind them on our own timeline" - this is my favorite line.
ReplyDeleteExcellent. So true that each life's pathway carries other people's imprints. And so many shared experiences along the way, which in the end leave imprints for others to follow. I don't think we should rest upon one's daily troubles. Best to continue that one-way direction looking for the positive along the way. Nice to see you, Eileen!
ReplyDeleteThis poem really captures the sense that we are all connected, not only to all people now, but to all people in the past as well. Great job!!
ReplyDeleteYou have shared a lot of wisdom and truisms here, Eileen, and the wonderful flashes of alliteration, throughout, really bring the piece to life.
ReplyDeleteExcellent first line. Draws the reader in!
ReplyDeleteYes we are all connected on this one-way journey of time and life. For some reason I especially liked the word "Trapeziums." Keep writing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and wise writing here Eileen as always. I hope all is well with you and that you have a lovely weekend. :-)
ReplyDeletewhat would life be without adventure...and to be able to share that journey with someone is a blessing...
ReplyDeleteResting upon life’s daily troubles may be a temptation,
ReplyDeleteBut the one-way direction offers life a fleeting interest.
Great ending Eileen! One may be tempted to procrastinate. By nature it is a good option in a negative way! But staying focused is a better option. It will get things worked out easier.
Hank
It's always such a pleasure to read your poetry, Eileen.
ReplyDeleteI really like this one.
Life is an adventure & so many experiences. Well expressed :)
ReplyDeleteOn my mind today ~~ timelines and connections. Smiles.
ReplyDeleteYour conclusion, that one-way direction and its accompanying fleeting interest, truly resonates with me. Beautifully done. There's wisdom here.
ReplyDeletedeeply wise!
ReplyDeleteno going back - but that doesn't mean we don't learn from the past. :)
ReplyDeleteHow true that we tread on pathways already trod by others. However,in our journey, our own experiences can be so different... Nice one, Eileen!
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