Which way?

Standing at the crossroads,

intersecting points of life

Decisions come and go

Asphalt dreams a reality

Street signs cause confusion

and mile markers stare,

daring me to move

 

Worn out high tops,

dirty laces untied and dragging

can’t fend the heat

burning through my socks,

melting me to this place

glazed in debris

of evaporated tear drops,

never reaching the ground

 

It is here that I wait,

shading my eyes from the sun,

wiping sweat from my brow

Seeking only a direction

which way to turn,

wishing dotted line hints

and free flowing shoulders

would reveal the route

to where I might find -

who I am supposed to be

 

Reviews

[Kayleigh]

WOW, if you knew how much I could relate you'd be scared. This is 1000% relatable for me, Will. I can't say it enough but you stun me.

[willweb]

Thank you Kayleigh for always leaving such nice comments for me. I am thrilled you could relate to this I suppose. If you figure out that direction, please let me know.

[Lyn Anderson]

I don't know you, but your poems worry me. They are good, beautiful, full of strong imagery, but I worry for the soul behind these things. So dark. Are you a sunny person in real life, experimenting with angst in your writing? I would reach out a hand to this person, and show him the way ...

[willweb]

KLGoode, always I look forward to your comments. Yes, for the most part I am a sunny person in real life. But even in the most wonderful tropical paradise a few cloudy days come in and block that sun. Thank you for your concern, I will contact you if it ever gets too dark. Thank you for your wonderful review too.

[s y e]

Will, this read like a song and I even had the guts to sing it to family and they agreed, this one I can so relate to and the ending is just perfection. I so loved this one, an absolute 100% well done to you, my friend.

[willweb]

Thank you so much Noodlehead. Happy this one sang to you. Your nice comments have made me smile.

[anne]

its wonderful...I read road not taken and its my favorite....such a beautiful poem passing through the reality of life...many lines tugged at my heart.....
Decisions come and go
Asphalt dreams a reality.....It is here that I wait,
shading my eyes from the sun,
wiping sweat from my brow
Seeking only a direction
which way to turn,
wishing dotted line hints
and free flowing shoulders
would reveal the route
to where I might find -
who I am supposed to be......amazing write.... :)

[willweb]

Thank you Anne for your wonderful review of my poem. I am happy you enjoyed it.

[anne]

pleasure is all mine.... :))

[Ruth]

Damn crossroads appear more than we imagine sometimes...follow the heart and the limbs shall follow too x

[willweb]

Poppy, if I can find the energy I will. Thank you so very much.

[Cory Barrett]

if you ever come across a copy for driving direction for the travels of life, be sure to send me a copy.

[willweb]

I will do that Cory. Just checked the glove box - empty. Thank you for your comments.

[Cryingkate]

She is a cute one Will,
My favorite line here is : "Street signs cause confusion and mile markers stare,daring me to move"

[willweb]

Thank you so much Cryingkate for your nice review. Thrilled you chose that line.

[Cryingkate]

It's a Great Line Will, You can be proud of it!

[willweb]

I am proud you liked it.

[Cryingkate]

:-)...............