Walking Home
May 1, 2010 37 Comments
We walked the same road
For years
There was not a sign board
To tell me where we were
There was not a milestone
To tell me how far
We have traveled.
There were ups and downs
But we walked together
And we came to a crossroad
One road led to our home
A life of togetherness
The other had temptations.
So we parted ways
And I walked home alone
Faithless, heartbroken
With confusion and tears
Dreading the very life
I always wanted to live.
Trodding on thorns
Battered, bleeding
And almost hopeless
Sinking like a wrecked ship
But the North Star shone, guiding me
Through strong gale and storm
Looking up at my guiding star
I knew I could not give up
I had to keep walking.
I am still walking
And I know, someday I will reach home
With no regrets
For having traveled the road I chose.
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keep walking…
stunning imagery, well done.
No regrets. The best way to see the past.
Wonderful words.
Yes, keep walking. One step at a time! Wonderfully done!
It takes a lot of strength to walk a faithful road. The benefit is found a little further down the road.
This is just beautiful. You did a wonderful job, really! To stand and fight for what one believes in…hard but worth it
Happy rally!
http://lynnaima.wordpress.com/2011/02/16/to-spring-the-fall-must-come/
i think this is lovely aurora.. here’s mine for week 38.. http://fiveloaf.wordpress.com/2010/09/30/i-cant-hold-it/
never give up..and when things looks dreary….never give up…you will get to the right path..
here is my link for Poet Rally wk38 : http://mypoetrywriting.blogspot.com/2011/02/wait-we-waited-for-this-day-to-have.html
Beautiful words and I liked your poem
I have a similar poem here : http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-just-once-in-lifetime-journey.html
Loved it ….
First I like your background picture, your poem is lovely temptations are like the peppers you display some mild some hot but memorable.
http://touchindgo.wordpress.com/2011/02/14/winter-trees/
Hope you find the peaceful home you long for. In the meantime, keep letting the struggle inspire you. Nicely done.
“I am still walking
And I know, someday I will reach home
With no regrets
For having traveled the road I chose.”
I love these words…found myself reflecting on my own journey.
This is a beautifully written poem.
An experience many would have gone through but only a few could put it so vividly in words. Reading it, I am reminded of the many walkings in life that test the strength of our characters. Keep walking…everyone
Dear Aurora…
I enjoyed the journey.. and your thoughts in between.. its so beautiful… and specially the ending was perfect…
I am still walking
And I know, someday I will reach home
With no regrets
For having traveled the road I chose.
I liked it.. thanks for sharing..
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com/2011/01/whispers-wanderer.html
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No regrets!!
Keep on walking
I love the hope, resolve, determination and faith in this poem. Inspiring.
JP
http://tasithoughts.wordpress.com/2011/02/17/truth-be-known/
The North Star has much strength.
Wow. sad and yet hopeful. most journeys are long–if we’re lucky we have company along the way–it may come and go, but eventually there is a traveler heading to the same destination. Lovely poem.
EPIC Stuff
That’s really something Pure .. straight from your Heart ..
which has been nicely pen down by you in form of Poetry
Here’s mine STUFF
http://ashbeezone.wordpress.com/2011/01/26/the-democratic-rap/
!! Happy Rally !!
Another good one from you. I felt the pain, and the hope.
Things happen for a reason. These reasons may be hard to understand but whatever it is, it boils down to one thing – we would be a better person in the end.
Happy Rally.
Cha
http://chaspalette.wordpress.com/2011/01/21/the-bitter-end/
beautiful imagery…..we always take the path we’re supposed to….you’re walking in the “write” direction xoxo
This is mine: http://poetrybysherry.blogspot.com/2011/02/beach.html
Fantastic, bitter yet sweet write!
splendid indeed…keep on walking…separate though the paths are…you may achieve your aim eventually..
You stayed true to self and followed your path. A hard choice but worthy. Thanks for sharing.
Its quite deep in the end we should accept the choices we make
Nice
Here’s mine
http://hindawy.wordpress.com/2011/02/04/the-right/
Ahh, that’s the scary part, isn’t it? Walking our paths even at the risk of change. And loss, to grow. I, too, know it’s worth it.
keep your feet, pace your mind and body. there’s no way knowing where the road will lead you, but remember you will be home
http://belladonna23.wordpress.com/2011/02/16/sonnet-ix/
I loved it. “Sinking like a wrecked ship”, lovely.
Everything that happen along our way home are definitely the thing that shape our perception of what a true home is.
So, when you reach your home, you can just feel it, that “I am home.”
That’s what I think.
Happy rally.
http://dhitermination.wordpress.com/2011/02/21/hows-the-sky-out-there/
Lovely. I too welcome the guidance of the stars in my long journey to somewhere called home.
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Nice one! It makes me feel pretty sentimental. As in “the show must go on” song, no matter what we are to face in life, ‘we’ve got to find a will to carry on with the show’
Great poem!
the heart knows what it wants I think and leads in a direction with more obstacles. more often than not, it is right and we don’t need to regret that decision. cheers!
Kindred Spirit, we share so much reality. Once I felt that I bore it alone but you have assured me that many are one but not only. THANK YOU; I can go on.
Greetings:
Hope all is well.
Noting that you have been part of poets rally in the year of 2011,
what an achievement, thanks for your outstanding contribution to us
along the way, keep up the excellence. Best!
Come join our poetry rally today if you wish to mingle and get inspired!
A poem of your choice or a free verse is accepted.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Looking forward to seeing you share.
Respect and hugs.
xoxox