Self Improvement Poetry posted July 22, 2008


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Contest Entry: Free Verse - Some Rhyme -

Driving the Distance

by Mrs. KT


"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Lao-tzu
               <<<~~~>>>

Driving away from time
To a place I've never been
To a future I cannot foresee
A thousand familiar yesterdays
Call their memories out to me:

Fifty
Twelve
Five
Two

More than years 
More than places
More than regrets
More than faces

They are all the road maps
I will ever need
To seal the distance from 

Arrogance
Bigotry
Anger
Greed

At every curve
At every bend
The lines of truth
Merge and intersect
With no discernible end

But hanging onto the past
Is like trying to capture 
A mirror's reflection
Or hold back fallen tears;
I've done that far too often
All these many, many years

Throw away the guideposts
Leave them far behind
I'll call you when I've finally arrived, 
Should I ever change my mind

But for now
All you need to ever know
Is that I am on my way
And this time,
I really must let go...

I won't stop for assistance,
Even if I get lost
I'll just keep going 
As long as it takes -
Whatever the cost...
 
Driving away from time
To a place I've never been
To a future I cannot foresee...
A thousand familiar yesterdays
Call their memories out to me... 


                <<<~~~>>>



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