NaPoMo poem #6
This is the sixth of the poems I will be writing each day here in April, in honor of National Poetry Month, as proclaimed by the Academy of American Poets.
• NOTE: these poems will all essentially be early drafts, so edits may occur after their initial posting.
…photo below entitled “Edges”, by Pensiero…
This Path
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I have followed this path
ever onward
to where it has lead
followed its rise
and its fall
in concentric circles of time
sweeping always outward
there is much I have seen
and have experienced
much I’ve missed
and left behind
much I’ve stumbled upon
stumbled over
always to collect myself
and follow on
I have encountered the unknown
been confused
lost my way
and suffered sorrow
I have embraced the wonder
found enlightenment
understood
and known joy
but ever on
this path does lead
and I
in measured step
must ever follow
for I’ve discovered the mystery
I am not on this path
I am this path
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rob kistner © 2009
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• you can find other NaPoMo offerings at read write poem
…poem inspired by a different photo from Pensiero, the individual who created the photo seen in read write image #13, found at “readwritepoem”
I love what you’ve written. The poem fits so well with the image you chose. It’s great.
I Like this. The last line very profound.
I’m with Nicole. That last line makes it!
This poem reminds me of a labyrinth meditation– I guess we are the journey itself.
nice as usual.path to meditation always nice
Another great one.
I thought about the right to edit later. I’m glad you put that in. When I taught poetry to students, used to give them that right. Food for thought!
I really enjoyed the writing and the meaning – wonderful.