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Even Straight Roads Meander

by Amanda L Marron

A new beginning, they say
That's how these cards played
Entering a fresh realm
I'm taking control of this helm
Leaving this sorrow-ridden domain behind
With metallic chains, this gate I'll bind
I'm moving on, I don't want this anymore
I'm tired of the "how comes" and "why fors"
I've been on a journey, of physical and spiritual awakening
Where everything was laid out blatantly
I've burned some bridges, but built some too
I took roads unfamiliar, and along the way, I grew
An exciting turn of events unrolled
I'm a woman now, not to withhold
It's a matter of fact, I've been around the world
In the beaches of Singapore, my toes curled
"The time has come, the Walrus said"
Maturity comes with experience, not just your head

09/29/2007

Author's Note: written on "the spot" at the Benefit for Tea's cousin

Posted on 09/29/2007
Copyright © 2024 Amanda L Marron

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Coleman Demiurge on 10/02/07 at 04:00 AM

It is very good; I liked these lines best:

I've burned some bridges, but built some too
I took roads unfamiliar, and along the way, I grew

Unfortunately my roads seem to take me in the opposite direction, but oh well... Great poem, and lovely rhyme as well.

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