Walking life paths
Some with their head very high
Others with their head down
Some walking slow
Others hiking as fast as they can
Some seeing a light at the end of the tunnel
Others noticing the brightness all way through
To not so few, everything is black and white
While to others it is a matter of perspective
Several are disturbed by the diverts of the path
Whereas quite a number enjoy the unexpected
Some laugh and dance
Others cry and crawl
Many travel alone and undisturbed
Many move in groups and concerned
Various walk in awareness of the moment
Several march anxious and unfulfilled
There isn’t a right or a wrong way
There isn’t a safe or a perilous pursuit
Approach and attitude are decisive
Each journey is unique
The drive is self-controlled
No one to blame
Not a soul to retort
The journey is our very own
Souls’ tales and realities
of souls voyaging through life
© 2010 Gabriela Abalo
Some with their head very high
Others with their head down
Some walking slow
Others hiking as fast as they can
Some seeing a light at the end of the tunnel
Others noticing the brightness all way through
To not so few, everything is black and white
While to others it is a matter of perspective
Several are disturbed by the diverts of the path
Whereas quite a number enjoy the unexpected
Some laugh and dance
Others cry and crawl
Many travel alone and undisturbed
Many move in groups and concerned
Various walk in awareness of the moment
Several march anxious and unfulfilled
There isn’t a right or a wrong way
There isn’t a safe or a perilous pursuit
Approach and attitude are decisive
Each journey is unique
The drive is self-controlled
No one to blame
Not a soul to retort
The journey is our very own
Souls’ tales and realities
of souls voyaging through life
© 2010 Gabriela Abalo
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27 comments:
I like this philosophical poem. Nicely done.
the journey is our own!! very nice!
beautiful metaphor, I agree with you.
I'm always gratified to run across wisdom...and I find it here!
and it is a journey best shared along the way wiht those that walk the path wiht you...even for just a bit...smiles. nice write. great one shot!
bless the journey,
bless the choice,
bless the opportunity
of awareness...
insightful write leaving me delighted. thank you. :)
What a journey..
the middles makes it
Lovely! You said it beautifully. Souls' relalities and tales, that's what it boils down to.
Thanks for sharing. :)
you speak truth...about this journey...Great One shot...bkm
The tales of the individual journeys are endlessly fascinating...
I loved your poem of a soul journey.
There is no right way, no wrong way, only your way....so sayeth my therapist. I can accept that.
Well stated. Glad you decided to share part of your journey and wisdom with us. cheers
beautiful and wise words.. well said! :)
My One Shot!
Funny how often we equate life with a journey down a road.
Nice One Shot, Gabi!
A beautiful and profound ode to life, which is, after all, a journey. You capture the wonder of human existence marvellously.
I love the way your poetry addresses life -Straight on
"The journey is our very own" a powerful statement
Thanks for linking to One Shot
Moon smiles
Good poem.
A lovely poem, and every line of it true. Thank you.
The most beautiful metaphor in this my dear friend. Wonderful Oneshot xxx
Gabriela, forgive me, but I have my reasons: the only word I would change in your poem is the last one - from life to eternity. Nice.
There isnt a right or a wrong way....each journey is unique
Beautiful sentiments
Soul's journey
Your insight is truly a marvelous gift, Gabi.
Very nice. The path in the picture is a great metaphor for life, and is beautifully described in your poem.
Your poem instill a certain self-confidence and courage into my psyche.
Thank you for sharing.
Have a wonderful weekend !
Our journeys are always coloured with our thoughts and our spirit! Lovely poem!
LIfe is about living not reaching, life is about the journey not the end... liked the thought that you have portrayed here...
Nice one....
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so true. such a wonderful poem - full of universal truths. Loved it.
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