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life has many avenues to explore

5-7-5(lost in the canyon)

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Comment from zanya
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Wow - the sense of being in a demanding and difficult situation is well conveyed though the 5-7-5 format is limited - and what a superb visual to illustrate

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2020

reply by the author on 23-Jan-2020
    Thanks Zanya for your encouraging review about my total presentation.

    Mark

    P.S. Frost's version is a thousand times more inspiring and longer!
Comment from Ogden
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Yes, being lost in that kind of situation leaves the outcome to fate, which apparently smiled upon you. (I'm reminded of the philosophy of Yogi Berra, who famously said, "When you come to a fork in the road, take it.")

Ogden (Don)

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2020

reply by the author on 23-Jan-2020
    Don,

    The Yogi story is famous because the Berra's family NJ home had a lollipop street to get to it - either left or right would get you to his home. LOL

    Mark
Comment from Bichon
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I really love the Robert Frost inspiration in this poem. I recently studied him in school, so this poem really appealed to me. I hope you chose the right way to go.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2020

reply by the author on 22-Jan-2020
    Thank you for your interest in that Frost famous poem. I recall my HS classes discussing this in our English class. Now, I think I have a life experience that would like to go back in time to reconsider its meaning. We always have choices to make. Taking the easy path may not be the best one in the long run.

    Mark
Comment from June Sargent
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Our lives are filled with crucial moments where we have to make a choice. And the path we choose can ultimately affect where we end up in our journey. Choose wisely, even if it's a road no one has traveled before. Be the pioneer...

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2020

reply by the author on 22-Jan-2020
    June,

    I like your pioneer image. My guess is that when you try walking along new paths, you have greater experiences.

    Thanks for your support of my post on this same vein.

    Mark
Comment from Sharon Haiste
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I think this short verse is a perfect match for the beautiful photograph.
This tells of deciding on a direct at a fork in the road.
Well done. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Sharon

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2020

reply by the author on 22-Jan-2020
    Sharon,

    Since I joined FS just over a year ago, methinks my poetry travels have given me a new outlook.

    Mark
Comment from Sugarray77
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This is a western version of the New England poets country lane. I love it and must tell you that I posted a Western type poem today too. I enjoyed it, Mark.

Melissa

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2020

reply by the author on 23-Jan-2020
    Melissa,

    Thanks for your review of my baby attempt to emulate Frost's famous poem in a very, very short form. LOL

    Mark
Comment from emmaysavage
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I really enjoyed this one. This is a lovely poem, and you selected great art. The mystery and anticipation really come across well. Thanks for this poem.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2020

reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
    You are most welcome Emma! So pleased you could relate to it.

    Mark
Comment from Gail Denham
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Oh boy - the decisions at crossroads is always so hard for me. What to do - in this or that situation. So I'm learning to ask God to show the way - clearly so I don't get lost.
I liked your poem - it spoke clearly to me.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2020

reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
    Gail,

    Glad this one gave you good feelings! Be adventurous, take the path not well-worn.

    Mark
Comment from Y. M. Roger
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This one has the potential for an inspirational poster place in the office! ;) Great metaphor in those seventeen syllables -- thanx for sharing! ;) :) Yvette

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2020

reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
    Yvette,

    I think a Möbius strip would be a better choice.

    Pleased you enjoyed my metaphorical moment.

    Mark
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written 5-7-5 about the decision to make when we have a choice of two paths to either choose the correct one or the more interesting one that is going nowhere specifically.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2020

reply by the author on 21-Jan-2020
    Sandra,

    Let's always choose the most interesting path. Some spice in one's life adds a special tang to our existence. That probably applies to our poetry writing.

    Thanks for your review of my post too.

    Mark