UP, AND EVER ONWARD

a directional piece

Up, and ever onward, I see myself and know

The way that I am facing is the way that I will go.

I dare not stop my progress; 'twould be a shame, you see,

To take a break, to make a pause, in my mobility.

Up, and ever onward, I hurry as I try

To get where I am going to, not knowing where or why.

"I'll know it when I get there." I say it with a grin,

And hastily, I check my watch,quite eager to begin.

Up, and ever onward, I push my feet ahead,

My dad would say there's time enough for resting when I'm dead...

So, on and on I persevere, never seeking slumber; 

Time and tide will not give way, nor will my soul encumber.

Up, and ever onward, I tell myself again;

I feel that I am coming to what's sure to be

The

end. 

Author's Note

I have no idea

Reviews

[roarke]

Having no idea makes a great compass. I read this as invigorating motivation and not a harried pace. With few words you have said quite a lot A.

[Chris Shaw]

What a fabulously inspirational write angel. I'm on a mission, I keep going, but I have no idea where it will lead me. All I know is I haven't accomplished as much as I want to and the years are drifting by at rapid speed. Great write.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this reminds me of me...and how hard it is for me to sleep now...being 68 and feeling like i don't want to waste a moment being at rest when there are still things to accomplish.

But i do think we rush through life too much, trying to do too many things, rather than just savoring those things we do.

j.

[angel]

Of course; I wrote this with my tongue firmly in cheek. Thanks for reading it, though!~love and peace, angel

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i can see that...and glad for you it is tongue in cheek...for me...it is a reality...I seem so afraid to waste a moment...and i know i need to let that go.
thanks for the reflection, either way you meant it.
j.

[angel]

De nada. Yes, I remember when it was my reality, but now, it's just grist for the mill.
You'll get through iy, honey, never fear!