Well Traveled
the road ahead
is traveled differently
a shorter stride
a stiffened gait
a lessened pace
guarantees it so
but being long a traveler
provides insight
to match the bruise and scars
of years and miles
and the will to move
can best the journey
where wisdom is employed
questions arise
what destination now
what provisions available
what light remains
with no destination
there is no journey
only aimless wander
and provisions grow scarce
the light more precious
loss of purpose
lack of focus
hastens journey’s failure
at this distance
this late hour
failure is not an option
so I will continue forth
eyes down the road
one foot then the other
in steady stride
mindful of the journey
holding to the dream
to arrive with love
spirit whole
full spent
from a road well traveled
rob kistner © 2019