Just Assaying

Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence. - Thoreau

A fool keeps walking the same path that leads nowhere until he's desperate and lost.

Faith cannot arrive until blindness departs.

Even roots endeavor for something more when surrounded by nothing.

Regardless of what the way may bring.

With a heavy heart and weary sigh.

They simply try ...

Author's Note

"When we walk, we naturally go to the fields and woods: what would become of us, if we walked only in a garden or a mall?" - Thoreau

Reviews

[R.E. Ray]

"Even roots endeavor for something more when surrounded by nothing" could become a classic quote, Pete. I find so much richness in the few words and verses. The above quote might explain why some stray from relationships and their faith. They become disoriented and dismayed.

This poem speaks to the value of perspective, changing our perspectives, maybe walking a different path or with different people. The poem stands alone as exceptional. That photo could be inspiration for its own poem, but fits well here. Nice work, Pete.

[Pete]

i very much like and appreciate your thoughts on the matter r.e. they reinforce what my muse mr. t wrote - “A single footstep will not make a path on the earth, so a single thought will not make a pathway in the mind. To make a deep physical path, we walk again and again. To make a deep mental path, we must think over and over the kind of thoughts we wish to dominate our lives.” thanks so much for weighing in ... :)

[R.E. Ray]

You’re welcome, Pete. We share many thoughts. Look forward to more. :)

[Intothemilkyway]

To respond to the question : They know that's why they repeat.Nothing is made with unconsciousness.We go to the path we are used to. It takes a while for us to change the path.It's like we are under the traffic light always red. We will move only when it turns green.

[Pete]

i appreciate your astute observation - yes, we tend to take the path of least resistance because it is well-worn and easy. takes courage to go in a new direction. i like your traffic analogy. thank you for sharing your insightful thoughts! ... :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Many don't even bother to walk anymore...hiking the trails, climbing mountains, exploring the outdoors...
no, instead, the only walking we are doing is in Malls and from the car to the restaurant...
becoming an inert society...what is the logic in that?
i like this expressive piece...and Bruce Hornsby rocks...
j.

[Pete]

what you say so sad but true j. the outdoors with its natural beauty is my health club. thoreau couldn't have said it any better - "I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees." hornsby an incredible, underrated talent - could listen to him every day of the week and twice on sunday (especially on a walk!) ... :)

[John the Baptist]

This poem seems to be saying that while mindless repetition and blind faith lead nowhere, still one must not give up, whatever life may bring. To which I say amen. Those who fold their tents too soon may soon be checking out.

[Pete]

thanks for sharing thoughts j. the b. i second that amen ...:)

2 chronicles 15:7 "But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.”

[Chris Shaw]

Some people will never learn, they keep making the same mistskes, are not prepared to try new things. That old saying came to mind 'you can't teach an old dog new tricks". Great little write here Pete. Well done.

Chris

[Pete]

true but easier said than done - so often we tend to get stuck. thanks chris! ... :)

[Chris Shaw]

Takes a lot of effort to change the habits of a lifetime. Hope you are well Pete.

[Relic]

I believe the song is more about the injustice of big corporations. Your poem sheds light with wise words that are very true Pete. Nice job.

[Pete]

yes, you are correct about the song. now if i could only follow my own advice. thank you for sharing thoughts ... :)

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

About your author's note: Many many are doing just this. Going for a walk to malls and on city roads. About the poem: yes I agree but no one can really help old fools. Educate the new generation.

[Pete]

i'd much rather walk in natural surroundings than man-made. so true - an old fool is the worst of the lot. being open to other ideas is important as you point out. thank you for sharing your thoughts ... :)

[AJNJ]

A fool keeps walking the same path that leads nowhere until he is desperate and lost.

Yes. They never learn. Great stuff written here.

[Pete]

is not always easy to do as such. our eyes must be open and our hearts receptive and willing. thank you kind sir ... :)

[AJNJ]

I’m new to this writing business. I’m no sir. But welcome anyway ;)