HIGHWAY OF LIFE
Flat land - as far as the eye could see
on my way to southern Alberta
to visit our daughter and family earlier in spring!
Stretched out before you this highway of life
Brings scenic outlooks along the way.
Your eyes on the goal and it’s forward you go
To travel the distance assigned for today.
You may look backwards, but just a brief look,
The mirrors will show just where you have been.
A glance is enough to keep your perspective
Now you’ll be aware of what’s closing in.
There’s been much construction; there’s been death and trauma
As you’ve traveled this long and tortuous road.
But the key to a safe and enjoyable trip
Is to leave the past back there and lighten your load.
You’re responsible now to forge on ahead
Obey all the signs for your safety and good.
No more ‘if only’, you must not go back.
Just please make sure that you're on the right road.
Karin Ristau
Thanks Dave - from his visit to TN
Thanks Dave!
Comments
Press on toward the goal - we must!!
My favorite part is the part is this: "You may look backwards, but just a brief look,
The mirrors will show just where you have been."
...because yes, the mirrors are enough for taking a short glance back. And that's all we need...on our journeys forward. :)
♥
C
Jane
That is FLAT land for sure, Karin... The first time I saw really flat land was when I went with George to northern Indiana... I was amazed at how flat it is.... I've lived near or around mountains most of my life --so flat land is RARE to me.
Have a great weekend. Great poem.
Hugs,
Betsy
You've written a beautiful poem and it reminded me of how often I look back. I really shouldn't do that. It poisons the present and makes me apprehensive about the future.
Have a blessed weekend!