An Endless Mile

As the miles stretch behind an ever seeing mirror

Wonder if the road traveled was the most important

could have the days gone by, be better spent

Was a wise decision made on the long highway

 

Have I found what I was looking for

Or mere dreams crushed upon an anvil of pain

What was I looking for, happiness or pity

Or just the lovers caress, could I not find more

 

Amind in torment of wonder and suspicion

Unable to grapse the meaning, yet still crushed

The light at the end of the tunnel is getting closer

Yet, still, was I right in fact to help

 

Here I sit

Remove the dagger from my back

Throwing on a coat I trudge another

Endless mile

Reviews

[Kim]

The never ending questions...........should I have, could I have, would I have? The first stanza is the best.
as the miles stretch behind an ever seeing mirror
wonder if the road traveled was the most important
could have the days gone by, be better spent
was a wise decision made on the long highway
I think this is a question we ask ourselves all to often. Good flow to this piece and I love the concept. Well done

[Mystic Dreams]

I've been told that you should never look back!

Great contemplative monologue - doesn't every wonder 'what if' at some stage in their life? Could life have been different if we chose a different road? We have to learn to accept the life we live in order to grow and move toward a better path (I SO hope that's true!!!).

Lovely flow in the stanzas with the hope of moving on at the end. Fantastic

Hugs, Mystic Dreams

[Kimberly R. Larkins]

i like this. it reminds me of numerous life issues that resemble these words. to me, this piece seems to meander in the beginning and then the journey of words brings you softly into the ending realization - life goes on, so you must as well. that is to say- I like the way you used these words to unexpectedly turn me down an unexpected road.

don't know if journey will end anytime soon but i get "keep moving' out of this.

[Celtic Cat]

Very lonely stretch of a poem, this. I love it. It's so full of angst and wonder and digs a tad further at the end with the knife in the back. It's strange the winding roads we find ourselves on in this life....I wish I had answers to the unending questions. I'm now reminded of something I used to say to myself to keep it all in check: What time is it and where are your feet? The answer: here and now. It's been a long time since I've lived in it, but I do recall it to be a far better place than 'wonder' land.
Excellent piece.

[poddar kushal]

found what I was looking for
Or mere dreams crushed upon an anvil of pain- it is profound

[Brette Medb]

Poignant and thought provoking. Your poems as always captivate me and throw me into an other world of tumultuous emotions. The feeling of being betrayed was so strong and I loved the ending stanza. Even after being betrayed and hurt we must continue on through life, there is no other way. Great write.


Brette

[Rhiannon Dragonraine]

This is a wonderful metaphor for life and insight and the wisdom and quesitoning that comes from experience. I really like the somewhat abstract allusion to a relationship and where it left you good job!

[Angel Bird]

I think we all find ourselves in this wonderful philosophical and metaphorical lines.

These lines are full of sadness and disappointment in life - when you should enjoy every mile you go forth, always see the positive in everything, because everything has a good and a bad side - so why only see the dark one. Happiness is a feeling deep within us, which we all have to create and seek on our own.
Life will be as good as we make it. So why not let the sun shine on our highway for a change?!

Very good work - and very thought provoking!

[Beautifully Tragic xPoe..]

Wonderfully written, impressive work. Nicely done. I really enjoyed this piece.


Great Write.

[Lady Ellen]

You so decribe the pain of keeping on, and going forward despite the hurt and pain of the jealousy of others, and their countless ways of trying to keep you in the preverbial mud, when you wish to soar like the eagle. Keep flying on, it is very good.

[Forest Green]

Nicely centered theme. Keeps one attentive to every word.

Good Work!

Daniel