Tuesday, May 25, 2021

venture out push for a long ride

                                                                                              Author:Johann Jaritz
Image: Unchartered territory (here)

to include the quotation:
'roads, where we are going we don't need roads'
-  from the movie, Back to the Future, 1985 

like wearing other's shoes
we could understand better their blues
an awakening not burdened with guilt
a distraction not likely to cause a jolt
not realizing what that entailed
often wondering why they failed
choose not ourselves to restrain
if we could feel the pain

go then find from where you could get
the love searing your heart you had not met

to discover where the road leads
go for a  wholesome thrust till it bleeds
roads, where we are going we don't need roads
just travel light not to unwisely overload

give it all you’ve got, 
give it a shot.
when you’re done, 
reflect on your wants
if it’s tough 
give it a laugh

venture out push for a long ride
you never know until you’ve tried

Mish at d'Verse Poetics: Make my Day

10 comments:

  1. "an awakening not burdened with guilt."

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  2. Wise words. This line was very thought-provoking...."an awakening not burdened with guilt". With guilt lifted, the picture would truly be clearer, walking in someone else's shoes.

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  3. This reads as a call to take a chance on life and the road less travelled - or to make your own road when the path ahead isn't clear. I love it!

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  4. Having not ventured out for a while I read this with interest.
    Wise words..... must get my walking shoes on.
    Wonderful verse, thanks for sharing.

    Yvonne.

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  5. "Just travel light" ~~~ my motto. Cheers, Hank.

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  6. I'm now "Hank"ering to set out on the road for an adventure. There's a lyrical feel to your poem.

    Have you ever read Tom Robbins' book, "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues"? Sissy Hankshaw is probably still out on the road there somewhere...

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    1. Not that I have, Jade. Will give it a shot to see how Sissy is doing out there. Yes!

      Hank

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  7. This is incredibly wise and profound, Hank! I especially like; "venture out push for a long ride/you never know until you’ve tried." Yes!

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  8. I love how you captured a real journey, where travel is the essence and your goal comes second or third.

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  9. The traveling is the thing. Beautifully written, Hank!

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