The Narrow Way

The dirt street was long,

with trees on either side;

the clouds grey.

I met a dog along the way,

both of us wanderers

acknowledging the other;

him looking for food,

me looking for who I am,

waiting for the answer

to materealize from the air

and yet knowing, 

a walk through life is more

than just 

"waiting for something or

someone to show you the way." 

It's walking down the wrong roads,

it's tripping, it's the struggles,

but being able to see the flowers

along the way while searching.

In short, it's experience.

I'm sure the dog knew that to,

but he was as quiet as God.  

Funny though, 

I noticed his tail was wagging. 

Reviews

[Cassie]

It is the ending for me, you have a funny twist to your ending especially on sad writes. I enjoyed this one

[Relic]

Thanks so much, Cassie. :)

[FGFRANKLIN]

There are signs along the highway of life to guide us. Oh, most folks pay them no mind, maybe even trample them into the mud in their rush to get to the grave. Life is a classroom full of lessons and there is much homework to be done. We can see the signs in nature. When the leaves begin to turn we say that Autumn is on it's way; the same of the flowers that bloom in Spring. But can we read the signs in our own lives signifying change or need for adjustment? We can't wear tee shirts, sandals and shorts in the freezing Winter cold. We can't dress in coats, scarves and insulated boots in the summer. Just as the changing seasons require our adjusting to them in our dress, the seasons of our lives require adjusting to them in our bodies, hearts and minds. If we are fortunate to live so long we may wander back to the wonder and innocence of our youth. We can't reclaim that youth but we can come to understand how precious the gift of life, the gift of time, truly is. A friendly cur along the way has a lesson to teach, friends can be found in the most unexpected of places and in the direst of circumstances. Miracles are all around taught by the lessons of life. We only have to observe and acknowledge their presence. Thank you for the interesting and thought invoking read. I enjoyed.

[Relic]

Your comment is well-taken and appreciated, Franklin, thank you. :)

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

My apologies. I went to rate you 100, the second zero didn't take, and I hit enter to submit the review before I realized it. I am rating again what intended ... 100. So sorry.

[Relic]

No worries Linda. :))))

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

I like the "quietness" of this piece. It's reflective and analytical, something that we quite often do when we are alone. The dog with his tail wagging is a nice touch. There's a certain happiness that comes with knowing. Well penned.

[Relic]

Hey Linda, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment. :)

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Always. It's always a pleasure.

[Fran Marie]

Life is filled with daily struggles and trials
even when life throws those curved balls
happiness can still be found

Nice work..

[Relic]

I appreciate your comment, Fran. Thank you.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

A dog with a wagging tail yay is so comforting than a barking one eh. Your poem was spun fab in muses and i really liked the materialise line lots. Kudos for this fine one!
Plz also read and comment my newest poem too

[Relic]

Thank you.

[Miss Sharon]

("waiting for something or someone to show you the way.") I think perhaps that pretty much sums up what life is all about. Great write! ~Sharon

[Relic]

Thank you, Sharon.

[Lorry]

If only life were like a horror movie, scary a*s music would begin to play when you took a wrong turn, in a frequency that young females can't hear apparently, because they always pick the wrong path and never make it to movies end.
It is about the experience though, good or bad we learn from our own mistakes, eventually.
Maybe the dog, like the young ladies can't hear that ominous music either and was just glad of the company., 😊

[Relic]

Anything's possible. Thank you, Lorry.

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Relic,

I truly enjoyed this read and found it filled to the brim with wisdom's guidance for life ...

Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn de Graham

[Relic]

Thank you, Marvin. :)

[DIVYA]

Wisdom is in enjoying the journey rather than investing in the destination. Indeed, it's all about walking down the wrong roads, it's all about the experience. We're not truly rich till we're rich in experience, memories and learning. As is so beautifully written by you, in this poem.

[Relic]

Well said, and thank you, Divya.