Horizon's Distance

Walking through a familiar hiking place where two sets of tracks merge out into a wooded area way beyond where I can see but that always catches my imagination.

 

Leading

Into

Horizon’s distance

 

Aspen grove

Is divided

By a V shaped path:

The joining of two

-Sets of railroad tracks.

 

Standing

At its point

My steps

Now touch

-This iron pathway.

 

This duet reminder

-Taken.

A beautiful offering

Of freedom

To experience

-The results of this life.

 

Into

-The varied shadows.

In spacious woods setting.

I ponder

How

These paths

Of life

Lead

Into

-Unexplored woods.

 

Mysterious future

You

Are like

The dark places

Of

-Undiscovered experiences.

Where

I must find

- My way each day.

Lead me

Holy god

 

For I know

You alone

Are

My habitation

And

Hiding place

Of

Peace

And

-Safety of heart.

Reviews

[Glen Weimann]

Nice work Kathy. Ah, Frost had this right, and you've captured the same imaginings and wonderings. Of course, whichever path you take you can make good or bad things from them, and even if you retraced your steps the other path would have changed, the horizon's light will have evolved. One of life's great imponderables - no wonder we seek comfort, assurance and guidance. Nice work. BRs Nigel

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Nigel Newman,
Every moment of every season of these lives really are food for thought and a always changing landscape. I appreciate your honest exchange of ideas.
Kathy

[Paul Bell]

It has always been a great analogy.
If only I had chosen that path.
But what if that path was chosen for you.
We all start on that great journey called life. We may meet people who influence us on that
journey. Like the way your poem sets this out.
We may carry the good book for guidance. We may even stray off course from that journey. But at some point, the journey comes back to yourself. Only then can you judge yourself.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

"Only then can you judge yourself.' that is true at times. It can be a heavy load...to judge oneself. Influence is also a reality but the choices- opportunities become our own. I love your wonderful reviews which invite discussion and thought. Thanks Paul.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Paul Bell]

Now that thanksgiving is over. Is it black friday bargain time now.

[alanwgraham]

Hi kathy. Reading this i realised that I read it a while ago and reviewed it in my head. As a poet it is hard not to take lifes lessons from nature and you have done it brilliantly here. I thought it had a feel of the pilgrims progress about it. It must be very comforting to have this belief in a God guiding your life.
All the best from scotland.
Alan

[Kathy Van Kurin]

alangraham,
You are so fun! Ive' read poets on WC before as well and then ended up reading the same poem again later.It happens. It's always nice to see people that bother, that take the time to read and alaso leave a review. The iceing on the cake for all of us to make a connection somehow. Yes I find incredible comfort in the nuances and loveliness with which everthing nature. It is like a painting, which the more it is examined the more new colors and emotion are discovered. It will never grow old or stale. I have great comfort in God, my creator.Your are so right.
Bless ya!
Kathy

[alanwgraham]

I really enjoyed your kind massage Kathy (I burst out laughing when I saw what the predictive texting made me say there!). We are having a heat wave here and we are just setting off for a lovely coast walk. Hope you are doing something nice!
Regards, Alan (I've been thinking for ages about a story about predictive texting)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Well......hmm. A heat wave, wow! It's neat to think of the two of you enjoying the good that comes in spending time together and of course being refreshed. Gosh, but we all need that!
Kathy

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Oh wonderful words of praise and purpose in trusting and believing- God shall never leave us or desert us- His faithfulness is our security- even in times of uncertainty we know that He will lead us in and never fail us no matter how the Road forks and how uncertain our future is- all things are possible with Him- just wonderful🌹

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Dear Thoughts In Time,
Your lovely words of affirmation are just like the affirmation of new buds and spring growth pushing there way into life. It's so nice to see your kind words. We know in whom we have believed and are persuaded that He is able to keep that which we have committed unto Him against that day. Jesus will come to receive His own those that need and call on His name for salvation and the washing away of sins......His life for ours and that everlasting.
Blessings,
Kathy

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Amen forever and always- His is the glory forevermore🌹

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful and true words shared dear Kathy.
"You alone
Are
My habitation
And
Hiding place
Of
Peace
And
-Safety of heart."
The above lines. Wonderful and needed. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Mr. Coyote,
Where do we find shelter and solace in this world. It is a place of dark and light, evil-good and is a challenging place. It is marred and ailing, broken and bleeding. We all somehow seem to sense we were made for something more. So many belief Y, religions, you name it. Jesus Christ- the Son of God is my Savior. I know nothing else. Yes The Lord is light and my Salvation. Of whom shall I be afraid? Thank you for your terrific reviews.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved this poem and you are welcome Kathy.

[Sami Khalil]

"I ponder

How

These paths

Of life

Lead

Into

-Unexplored woods.



Mysterious future:
Very natural and contemplative. I love those hikes and trails in nature. It connects us with our deepest nature. Your poetic landscape is marvelous.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Sami,
My goodness I love the way you affirmd; it is so lovely. Yes hiking is the best! I hope you have some beautiful moments of your own. Your writing is so full of beauty and being out of doors provides so much inspiration. Great ending to your review: "poetic landscape." Nice!
Bye for now....
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

I do for I hiked in Colorado and it was marvelous. I know your state is one of the most beautiful. Enjoy all it has to offer. You are welcome. Any time.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks Sami.
I just read this last response of yours and it was just the little band of sunshine to inspire.
bless your heart!
kathy

[Sami Khalil]

:)...............

[KCthelastboyscout]

There's something spiritual inside you that permit you to write such beautiful words. What a wonderful faith you have and your own way of expressing it

[Kathy Van Kurin]

kcthelastboyscout,
We all are so complex and different. It's beyond astouning if we really cosider. We are designed to create, work, expres and love- affirm and be affirmed. That to is astounding. Multilayered and multifaceted. I really appreciate the kindness you offer. It strengthening to the inner core of who we are. Bless you and thank you for reading and considering my little bit here at the 'cafe.'
Kathy

[Ted Kniffen]

The journey we are on is one we seem to think we control...

We think we make the choice of which path is placed before us...

We are only along for the ride...

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks Ted,
I love the interplay between we folks here on WC. Your honesty always comes through. It is cool to be able to share ideas and see the ability to think and share our ideas with one another! I hope that you find much joy and hope within your coming week. Bye for now.....
Blessings,
Kathy

[barleygirl]

I think we writers have a habit of imagining extended scenarios based on a few clues. I love the way you've done that here & then it slowly shifts from observed paths to introspective paths, with a strong spiritual ending. The railroad track reference reminds me of a place I went backpacking often (Trinity Alps, Northern California) . . . with ancient mining tracks decaying into the trails that trace them & beyond, up into the craggy peaks & alpine lakes. I was truly on a journey as I read this (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Margie,
The area your describe just sounds like a dream place to wander within. Historical significance really adds great tension and spice to a place and gives an opportunity to imagine. I'm glad you have had this great memory. Are you going to write about it. I would love it if you would! It sounds so beautiful! Take care and thank you so much for your terrific review.
Blessings...............
Kathy

[barleygirl]

Thanks for the encouragement! *smile*

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thankyou too. and you deserve a smile.........

[Jacob Clifford]

Lovely voice throughout this poem. Pleasent wording and a piece that awakens the imagination.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Clifford,
What are we but in need of finding a voice to express, to hear others voices and then share and learn together. We can try any way. As children our imaginations are a lovely thing. We need it now too Your review is helpful and to the point. I like that!
Kathy

[An owl on the moon]

What a beautiful voiced song of life, of peace, of that divine place of safety. It feels much more peaceful entering the dark path when the Light of God is leading your steps.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

To be covered somehow by a presence and power greater than our self is beyond my comprehension but still a known place of perception. We people are so complex and just get lost sometimes but as wordman says somehow are designed to try to find our way back.
Thanks for your great response!
Blessings again,
Kathy