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The Journey

Barbara Peabody Pouliot

March 24 
Free verse
Where do I go from here?

Touch the sand~.

Smell the air?


Cannot look back

Only for a moment~

For when I do~ the fear begins to pull me


Look ahead?  The road seems so exciting~

But if I run~ I am afraid I will fall

And hopelessness will catch me


It is safe right here~ I will stay

But only for a moment

I will sit~ and maybe pick a flower


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Written on May 19, 1993

Submitted by Caliconine on October 19, 2023

Modified by Caliconine on October 19, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme X X X X A B X X B X A X BX
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 517
Words 93
Stanzas 13
Stanza Lengths 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2
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5 Comments
  • susan.brumel
    susan.brumel
    Simple, poignant, compelling. Makes one reflect on their own journey- paths taken and then reconsidered. Standing perhaps, at a crossroads, thinking- where do I go from here?
    Great piece.
    LikeReply21 days ago
  • susan.brumel
    susan.brumel
    Beautiful, Barbara. Simple and compelling. Yes, and hopeful. ❤️
    LikeReply1 month ago
  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, what a beautifully written and thought-provoking poem! The imagery of touching the sand, smelling the air, and the fear of looking back is so vivid and engaging. The internal struggle and introspection portrayed in the poem are incredibly moving.

    I would suggest exploring a bit more depth in the emotions and struggles you are facing on this journey. Perhaps delve into the reasons behind the fear and hopelessness that are holding you back from moving forward. This could add an additional layer of complexity and resonance to the piece.

    Overall, I absolutely love 'The Journey' poem and can't wait to read more of your work. Keep writing and exploring your creativity - you have a true gift for storytelling through poetry.     
    LikeReply1 month ago
  • karlcfolkes
    karlcfolkes
    I did enjoy that poem. And see my very latest poem called “ Humility in Success.” I hope you like it.
    LikeReply6 months ago
  • karlcfolkes
    karlcfolkes
    Indeed, let’s make the journey of life positive. The sentiments of your poem are in sync with Khalil Gibran’s poem “The River Cannot Go Back.”
    LikeReply6 months ago
    • Caliconine
      Caliconine
      LOL. I do not even know that poem. I just write from my heart.
      I do not follow the rules of poetry,I guess but I write. I wrote that one many years ago. They are published in my memory, LOL Hope you enjoyed it? 
      LikeReply6 months ago

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