Image: The Narrow Road Ahead (here)
The Prose
Heeding a call trending now in many quarters. Manifesting itself in
discoveries unintended. Is there a right of the human mind of venturing
blindly on its own momentum without recourse of turning back? Set
on a pretext of pursuing a profusion of slogan-bearing tantrums one is
to go forward. That seems to be outwardly the seismic rave So what of it
that holds the attention of the adventure seekers then
Looking down the narrow road yonder can only tickle the excited self.
Expounding theories of what lies beyond.is an exercise in anticipation of a
ravenous desire for the restless soul. It is not to be distracted by the varied
activities on both sides of the divide. It is not a futility of purpose but to focus
untiringly of a dogged nature brushing aside obstacles or objections. Will it
typify the pioneering spirits of the early settlers to the New World that brought
a frenzy of rivalry among nations? It seems likely so! There will be an opposing
force likely to impose its will. It is fanning a beginning of wanting to whirl
within a mysterious playground. It is in the hope of soliciting some semblance
of a sobering success. There is the pull off in breaking the ice. There is the
contention of being the first. Therein lies the satisfaction of being in front of
everybody else in a triumphant stance
The Tanka
Twisted smile showing
Desire set in motion
Calling excitement
Wherefore the fork in the road
Pick of excitement prevails
(250 words)
MLMM's for Chev's Haibun of not
exceeding 250 words - the narrow road north
Grace's for Kelly's at d'Verse - first things first
The many ways one can go to get #1, some may leave you last though, depending on which way you go.
ReplyDeleteI like the tanka, especially. A form favorite of mine.
ReplyDeleteFor some it's the satisfaction of being first... for other it's to have competed well... yet the road has both a beginning and an end.
ReplyDeleteSomebody has to blaze that trail!
ReplyDeleteThe contention of being the first... I love all that implies. So many forks in this life, so little time... and so much to ponder in this piece. Well done!
ReplyDeleteWell told. Expressed like one who has been there
ReplyDeleteYes, we all want to be that -to be first~
ReplyDeleteTo travel the road less traveled, make your own path.
ReplyDeleteLike the style as vagabond spirit traveling in your words...Wow!
ReplyDeleteI think that the way you travel these many ways is entirely up to yourself. I have foumd it you feel sorry for yourself others don't want to know. In short life is what you make it. Great words Hank.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.