A Path That Could Lead You Anywhere

The path of life

The paths we walk make us strong

Strengthening legs and ideals 

That can do right or wrong

Legs stretch forward towards the horizon

Sharing a journey can defeat our demons and bygones

Our hearts beat onwards

To the breath of life

Pushing us forwards

To do what we think is right

Walking this path is tough

Keeping the end in sight is rough

Some paths end too soon

While others stretch on forever

Everyone's path is different

With bumps and difficult sections in different places

Problems that need corrections

And the constant races against others on different paths

The start is different for every person

Same thing with the end 

Still, you could say we all experience the same thing

Whether your at the top of the world

Or just a dreamer

Even those who have done wrong 

Walked the same paths as you and me

Even if cruelty is the only thing they could see

Know that if you take a wrong turn that`s the same kind of person you could be

Everyone walks this path

Even if we all see it through different eyes

The best we can do is not break or bend

And hope the same for all our friends

Our paths in life could take us across the world

Or we could be stuck in the same city

Paths that no one cares for

While others consider everything

Paths that people could look up to

While others pity

Paths that could be traversed with feathered wings

Or through small, difficult steps

The path might seem ugly and forbidding

Or even strikingly pretty

The path is based on your perception after all

One where you may run or you may crawl

Where some rise and others fall

And whether or not you even eventually find meaning in it all

This path is yours alone to walk

So put one foot in front of the other and walk forward

On a path that could lead you anywhere

Author's Note

Just a poem about life. A little mundane for a topic of poems I think, but I want to know what you think of this poem as well.

I very seldom reply to reviews, but I promise I read EVERY single one. I look forward to my next review, because it helps me learn. Even if it's just one word, I promise, I will be ecstatic to have the chance to hear what you have to say. Whenever you write something about my poems, or the themes of my poems, or criticize me it is not in vain. I will listen, learn and be thankful.

Reviews

[AlinaTheCacti]

The message of this poem is vivid and clear. Clearly written by someone that has gone through the paths of life and is someone that everyone can learn from. Nicely Done!

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--Alina The Cacti

[Surya]

Yeah, that's what life is...destiny some says...but sometimes I agree...I totally enjoyed it..:)

[R.J Calzonetti (SinisterPotatoe)]

Thank you, I'm glad you hear you liked it!

[Jackie]

I much enjoyed this poem. I can see and understand the message. a lovely read. thanks for sharing

[R.J Calzonetti (SinisterPotatoe)]

And thank you for reading. I'm glad you liked it!

[Bear]

Critique: (The start is different for every person, same thing with) the same thing - identifying word needed
(Paths that could be traversed with featherd wings) feathered

Review: I can't remember the last time I read a poem someone use the word bygones, nice word usage. You sentence structure is a little ruff, when you have long and short sentences together they alter the read rhythm. Judge for your self, you read short lines faster and not just because there are fewer words. Timing flow when you read is more important than most people know, think back on reading your favorite book and how easy it was to read because it flowed. When the timing is right it all but reads its self, it sets a rhythm that is almost hypnotic, judge for yourself. As a whole the poem has a dynamic that impacts readers and a moral that everyone should appreciate. Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap!

[R.J Calzonetti (SinisterPotatoe)]

Thank you Bear, I'm still working on the sentence structure aspect of writing, if see parts where I need to work on that please let me know. Your critique and review both mean a lot to me, thank you!

[Stacy Purvis]

I enjoy the overall message. Your format started off perfectly, then went awry. Might i suggest you edit?
The rhythm was consise.
Thank you for sharing!

[R.J Calzonetti (SinisterPotatoe)]

I'm not too good with format unfortunately. If you see a spot in any poem that needs work and stands out, please let me know. I'm glad you liked the rhythm and I'm happy to be able to share this poem with you.

[Najam Us Saher]

This reminds me of the poem The road not taken by Robert Frost. Paths are not same for everyone that's true. Very thoughtful I truly liked it. It has a good flow, rhythm and message as well.

[R.J Calzonetti (SinisterPotatoe)]

Thanks Najam, I'm glad you liked it! I might take a look at the poem by Robert Frost if you liked it too.

[Najam Us Saher]

I am sure you will like it too....you are welcome :)

[KT-B]

I really enjoyed this - life can be a rocky ride but your absolutely right we all have to walk our path alone, over the bumps and dangerous sections - but hopefully with lots of clear, safe, beautifully scenic paths along the way - well done :) good stuff

[R.J Calzonetti (SinisterPotatoe)]

Thank you, I agree that life can be rough, but it's certainly worth it with all the beautiful things it can give us.