Every road
has two directions
it doesn’t come
with instructions
which way you choose
you never lose
lessons are learned
every turn and bend
but sometimes
don’t you wonder
why a different road
take you to the same abode
when you think
a change is all you need
so you took that path
they can’t believe
but just like a maze
a jigsaw place
the other road
it doesn’t seem
the right way
to rearrange
the puzzle
of your broken dreams
and when you reach
the final end
your journey
becomes your friend
for deep inside
you found the truth
the road will
always lead you back
to your true self
your final home.
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Copyright © 2015 Joys of Joel by Joel F. All Rights Reserved.
This poem flows and meanders, like strolling down a path. Very nice.:0)
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Thanks for appreciating this poem Pam. It’s such a joy to receive kind words from wonderful people like you. Thanks again.
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Sometimes for fun I like to wonder about paths I didn’t take. Other times if I’m low I travel those unraveled roads looking for something different. Only to realize if I took it to miss what makes me sad now, I would have also missed out on the joys I’ve had on this road. And I’m not willing to give those back.
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Life is an unending journey. You’re right, a detour may give us joys and surprises we never expected. But whichever way we’re going we will always be brought back to the road that will lead us where we’re meant to be. Thanks for your wonderful words Colleen. Thank you for your wonderful blog. I always enjoy reading your musings.
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Thank you JoelF ! I enjoy your poetry and prose. And I appreciate this super lifting comment today. Today, you are my favorite! 🙂
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You’re always welcome Colleen. Thank you too for your heartwarming appreciation of my blog. Take care always.
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😀
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So very true
Love it
Life is a journey full of unknowns and happy moments
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Thanks Lamarrwenrich.
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How thought-provoking, perfect for a Friday morning with a cup of tea 🙂
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What a beautiful day receiving kind compliments from you Adele. Thanks for dropping by.
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You’re more than welcome, I enjoyed reading your posts!
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Wonderfully penned – the current flows on serving all its purposes. :))
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Thanks Harbans for your kind words.
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My pleasure. :))
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I remember hearing somebody say once that wherever you end up is where you were meant to be. I’m not sure whether I quite believe it or not, but in a way I find it a comforting thought at least.
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Thanks for that wonderful thought Bun Karyudo. Yes, you’re right it’s still comforting to know that we are meant to go where we’re meant to be , that may not be true though. The truth is life is all about choices and i choose to thank you for your time dropping by and sharing your thoughts. Thank you also for having such a wonderful blog too. I enjoy reading your stories.
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Thank you very much! That’s such a generous reply to my comment. (Points to a passing cloud so he can wipe his eye and stifle a sob without anybody noticing.) 😀
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Oh my just be careful when clouds start to cry by then no need to wipe your eyes. Cheers to a wonderful monday. Take Care.
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You too. Thank you. 🙂
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Thanks. You’re always welcome.
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i enjoyed this poem, joe and i poked around your site a bit and look forward to reading and following you. thanks for doing the same. best, beth
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Thanks for that kind compliment Beth. Your kind words made my day. I enjoyed reading your blog and i love your blog title. Cheers to your positivity!
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So true…
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Have a great weekend Marquessa. Thanks for dropping by.
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I enjoyed reading your work this morning. Very nice Flows nicely. Thank you for the follow.
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You’re welcome BJS scribbles. Thank you too for reading my post.
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Beautiful writing. You visited my blog Hidden Temptation but I think you may enjoy my poetry blog Silently Heard Once. Hope to see you there. I will visit you again.
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Thanks for your kind words.. Thanks for inviting me visit your blog Silently Heard Once. I’ll be dropping by now.
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Thanks for your kind words.. Thanks for inviting me visit your blog Silently Heard Once. I’ll be dropping by now.
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Thank you. I look forward to read more of your work.
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Thanks too.
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Joel, many parts of this road and journey poem resonated with me. It could be put to music and hold much meaning like “The Long and Winding Road.” ♡
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Thanks Robin for your kind words. Thanks for the time.
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Every road has two directions and it doesn’t come with instructions … an analogy for life where no instructions are really provided and we stumble through. I like your positive ending! 🙂
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Thanks Wendy for taking time in reading my post. Have a great day.
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I completely agree with what you say in your, poem, Joel, or for example: which way you choose you never lose. I also think that the road is our yourney. Thank you.
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I should be the one thanking you for dropping by and reading my poetry. Thanks for sharing your thoughts Martina. Welcome to our wordpress journey. 🙂
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Joel, so true. I can relate to your poem so much. The paths I took has taken me in very different directions, than I probably would have chosen. After a series of major surgeries, and physically challenged now, I was fortunate. I decided to find my inner strength, and use art, small poems, and photography to keep my spirits high. And it has paid off big time, I’m loving life in a new way.
Thank you for sharing your well written poem that speaks of what life is all about, life and what we do with it.
Connie
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Thanks Connie for sharing a part of your life through your art form. Can’t thank you enough for your kind words. Hope all’s well with your health now. Take Care and have a wonderful weekend.
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And sometimes we just have to take that leap….
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I agree. Thanks Tita Arlene for that thought.
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This is a beautiful post. It’s coincidental that I’m writing, these days, a poem with similar stuff, but with a different purpose.
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Thanks Newranaweera. Have a great year ahead.
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A philosophical poem Joel! Thought-provoking too. A great combination!
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Thanks Wendy for your kind words. I’m glad you like it.
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Reminds me somewhat of “The road not taken”…. But in a more modern vein. How’s that for praise? 🙂
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I’m flattered. Thank you so much Bea for appreciating the poem. You made me smile.
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