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Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, now living in Cheshire, England. I started to write poetry some years ago, as a hobby. I have enjoyed that new venture very much. My preferences are for long and micro-form poetry styles. A first book of poetry ~ Reason Without Rhyme, was published in December 2013. A second book ~ Fifty Seven Pebbles, was published in September 2015...I am presently compiling the content for my third book. Thank you for visiting my Blog... COPYRIGHT: The entire copyright and content of this Blog belongs to the author Eileen T O'Neill. Nothing should be copied, reproduced or hosted as per RSS feed by any other party. {This particularly applies to the USA company Feedspot.com}

Wednesday, 25 October 2017

Journey



Placed my feet
Upon the same
Well-trodden tracks
Didn’t stop to think
Of that familiarity
Nor to question
The daily routine
Of easy comfort-
Worn- in like
My favourite boots
Until a day of
Unexpected change
When circumstance
Threw me onto
A different path
New and unknown
My steps out of kilter
For a time
Gradually I realised
That in spite of  
Changes to my route;
I arrived at the destination
Having left new imprints
Of a journey attained.

©Copyright Eileen T O’Neill 25/10/2017
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17 comments:

  1. J.N.T.Wednesday, October 25, 2017

    How profound. I loved how you expressed your journey. Loved it!

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  2. John BuchananWednesday, October 25, 2017

    Interesting perspective!

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  3. NamrathaWednesday, October 25, 2017

    I marvel how accustomed we get to our routes and paths in life and only realise it when we change our route. But new paths are better, a chance to experience something different, learn and grow

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  4. Sherry Blue SkyWednesday, October 25, 2017

    Eileen, it is so lovely to see you! Love the poem, especially the new imprints made by your unexpected journey. Life is full of surprises..........I can hardly believe the journey i have made. It astonishes me.

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  5. Eileen T O'Neill .....Wednesday, October 25, 2017

    Poets United
    It is good to have returned to you today. My journey:)

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  6. Eileen T O'Neill .....Wednesday, October 25, 2017

    Poets United
    It is good to have returned to you today. My journey:)

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  7. MarjaWednesday, October 25, 2017

    Good one Yes life does that to you changing your journey unexpectedly I know all about that Love the last line "
    Having left new imprints of a journey attained"

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  8. indybevWednesday, October 25, 2017

    Ah yes, our life's journey always contains unexpected changes in direction. Well said!

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  9. Sherry Blue SkyThursday, October 26, 2017

    Ha, it seems my comment didnt post. Eileen, it is so lovely to see you at Poets United. You are one of our very longest members. I love your poem of journeying......life does send us events that turn us down a different path. Looking back, those turnings are often gifts in disguise. They definitely help us grow. I am enjoying watching grandson Michael growing up on facebook!

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  10. ThotpurgeThursday, October 26, 2017

    This has the Frost fork in the road vibe.. so true.

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  11. Sumana RoyThursday, October 26, 2017

    Lovely to have you back at PU, Eileen. We missed your wonderful lines. Love the flow of the words here. Aah those new imprints definitely enrich us. Beautiful.

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  12. SusanThursday, October 26, 2017

    "Worn- in like
    My favourite boots
    Until a day of
    Unexpected change" I love the image of the worn shoes and bricks. I have always preferred the familiar. But as you say, in the end I've been glad for most of the surprise and change. Fine poem!

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  13. totomaiThursday, October 26, 2017

    Lots to discover on the new path, Eileen. Embrace it :)

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  14. purplepeninportland.comThursday, October 26, 2017

    I love your point if view in this, Eileen.

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  15. Sumana RoyFriday, October 27, 2017

    I can't see my comment here. Hope this time it posts :)
    Welcome back Eileen and thank you for this wonderful poem of journey.

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  16. MaryFriday, October 27, 2017

    Ah, sometimes that unexpected path can give rich rewards as well! When we start a journey, we never quite know where we will end.

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  17. MaryFriday, October 27, 2017

    Ah, and nice to see you again, Eileen! Smiles.

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