the labyrinth

to find the way to all the way
is not as simple it seems
destinations set, mapped
most explored with half steps
yet those well-planned choices
discarded, surrendered and abandoned
perhaps filed for a later date
become a document, growing heavier
as days pass
until you look back and see
a labyrinth in your wake
of disappointments
disasters narrowly divided
from the opportunities lost
nothing to do but set another course
perhaps finding your way back
maybe finding your way out
or even going all the way
to where you should be