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It’s a maze
Stubborn paths
encircle
In a never ending winding way
I have been walking from my birth to carve my
path
Rest I may but I shall not turn
back
Dark face has starry smile
And day star
Posted for Margaret's hosting Play it Again Toads! #8 @ Real Toads. I selected Kerry's challenge: Jorge Luis Borges - become lost in the maze of language, magic & endless possibilities
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Shared with Poetry Pantry @ Poets United
I see the joy in the making. This makes me think of being a medieval European--or anywhere--crafts person with one massive door to carve in my entire life. Watching art emerge. I picked the same prompt.
ReplyDeletewe do create our own path...and often when we come to a turn, we can not see the next, so like a maze we make the best choice and keep moving...
ReplyDeleteour path is for sure a mystery! we make it on oour own and there are too many possibilities!
ReplyDeleteactually the fact we cannot turn back moves me most... in reality it's a lonely path.. each of us creating a unique one-
ReplyDeleteLovely thoughts Sumana.
ReplyDeleteOne must go on in life for the goodness one ought to give to oneself. No turning back! Nicely Sumana!
ReplyDeleteHank
Interesting idea this prompt. I love what I have read today coming out of it--yours included!
ReplyDeleteA motivating poem. Beautiful expression.
ReplyDeleteand............we have to go on and on..............................
ReplyDeletewalking your maze… I read somewhere that mazes can actually be added to as far as a solution to getting out of them. I thought that was interesting and "walking" makes me think of forging a new path, if necessary.
ReplyDeleteWe all need a day star. And a night one for those dark moments.
ReplyDeleteGood attempt at the triquaine.They're addictive aren't they !
ReplyDeleteLife is a maze indeed. Luckily, however, we always find our way.
ReplyDeleteTurning back is not an option, stop yes but eventually we must plod on to the end.
ReplyDeleteIt's a challenge to carve one's path as you are always tempted to turn back ~
ReplyDeleteI admire the tight form, smiles ~
We all carve our own path I guess. Sometimes it does seem like a maze but fortunately there are times when the sand is fine and the path clear.
ReplyDeleteNot turning back is the key, is it not?
ReplyDeleteah the mystery of life, the challenge of journeying, the image you teamed this poem is certainly a great choice
ReplyDeletehave a happy Sunday
much love...
Excellent!
ReplyDeleteZQ
Oh Sumana, I really love the accompanying image. very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is really nice.
ReplyDeleteso true - we each have our own path to create - and love theending with the day star K
ReplyDeleteit's interesting to liken life to a maze. and on many aspects, it may be true. :)
ReplyDeleteTight, precise, and well married to the image. It is good to know that everyone holds the desire to turn back on occasion,
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
Love that image too. And your words share much truth...our lives are often like a maze, not knowing what lies ahead...but we forge ahead. Nice.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful...life is such a maze it seems a miracle many are able to find their way through it.
ReplyDeleteNice, pleasant thoughts, Sumana. If we stop and don't restart
ReplyDeletethen our path will be ended where it left off? Must keep going.
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Each one of us must find our own path to travel. That's the way to finding our true selves. Beautiful poem you have written :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a unique image and the shape of your poem really compliments it.
ReplyDeleteThis is just lovely, Sumana, You deal with karma and destiny in a way that makes one feel guided by a loving hand. K.
ReplyDeletethe starry smile and the day star....your words are always magical. loved this poem!
ReplyDeletestacy lynn mar
warningthestars.blogspot.com
Your longest line is my favorite and I enjoy the idea of following a star. Nicely penned!
ReplyDeleteI am walking too..
ReplyDeleteSince my birth...
Nice!