Complicated

Complicated

 

 

In the consistency of all

the complexity of our world

we travel along obscured roads

down, narrow, lonely avenues,

always picking a path

with twisted and distorted views

in the pursuit of happiness

and a embellished soul

 

Which way do we go?

 

To the left is a path paved in gold

at least that’s what they say

you walk for days

through an inhuman maze.

Tired becomes your middle name

and fragile becomes your last

I will, most impressively your first

 

To the right is a path

but in a different light,

a path with limited sight

to see down this road you must

vanquish all those in your path

by walking through mine fields

and fighting to get to the top

but of course that’s not all

once you get to the peak

you must stand there undefeated

 

For me, I chose none of these paths

I find my own dignity in my mind

I find my own love in my heart

I find my own soul  encapsulated

in the breath of life, that radiates

on the form of touch, smell, sight, sound

and exhales in the form of compassion

 

Reviews

[Dani California]

For me, I chose none of these paths
I find my own dignity in my mind
I find my own love in my heart
I find my own soul encapsulated
in the breath of life, that radiates
on the form of touch, smell, sight, sound
and exhales in the form of compassion


Bravo! Wonderful work Ralphie. Yes indeed, life can be so complicated and a constant battle... when we allow it to be. I like your path... it leads to peace. Beautiful.

[LisetteCanWrite!]

So much truth lies in this writing from the angle that I read it... from your perspective I can relate on many levels.. the world can be a very complex place and thousands of doors do exist .. knowing which ones to take is quite the challenge but your ending finds peace in yourself and choices:

For me, I chose none of these paths
I find my own dignity in my mind
I find my own love in my heart
I find my own soul encapsulated
in the breath of life, that radiates
on the form of touch, smell, sight, sound
and exhales in the form of compassion

This too is my door I dare say.. just having peace in knowing who I am and keeping my beliefs true to me.. finding inner love and strength and the beauty of the simplicity of life.. even through a world so complex. Thank you so much for sharing... words of wisdom and great meaning..