I prepared today’s prompt on Friday, after learning Thursday night that a close relative is undergoing medical tests to determine whether or not she has cancer and, if so, how far it has progressed. I thought about our relationship, both the good and the bad, and wondered if there were things I should have done differently. The title of a Robert Frost poem, “The Road Not Taken,” took hold of my brain and wouldn’t let go which, of course, explains the source of today’s wordle words. (The poem can be read in its entirety at The Poetry Foundation by clicking here.)
Looking at them individually, these words don’t have to paint the bleak picture of despair I captured in my poem below. They can be transformed into something fun, uplifting or elegant. Regardless of where they take you, follow the road to your poetic destination.
Bearing The Burden
In the morning of the day, I am but a traveler
going along my way, scorning the road
and its heavy load which leaves my body bent.
I am far from content and decidedly spent.
My feet twisted in the undergrowth, I am both
stumbling and crumbling from the weight of
mounting pages written over passing ages,
afraid tomorrow’s stage will be one of sorrow.
© Susan Schoeffield
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Hi Susan, sorry to hear about your friend. I also like Robert Frost’s poem. Have a nice day!
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I love the breezy optimism in your poem. “Saying hello, heigh-ho and heave-ho” makes me smile! Thank you so much for sharing the journey in your well-written wordle!!
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Isn’t it wonderful to find those people along the way that stay friends forever whether you see them often or not? Great job with the wordle
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I understand. I’m sorry about your friend, hope she gets positive news. “I am but a traveler
going along my way”…. we all are of course and we can’t be all things to every person. That you care and hurt for her says a lot even if you don’t have a closer relationship.
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Thanks for those kind words, Debi. You’re right. We can’t be all things to all people. But that doesn’t seem to stop us from wanting to be.
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I know. Why do we live with so much guilt?
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https://georgeplaceblog.wordpress.com/2015/03/16/lost-in-thought/
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The brain being “overgrown with undergrowth” with “stuff I needed to weed out but ignored” is something I can relate to all too well! Have been, and continue to be, there. The last four words “and where was I?” is perfect. Love this great wordle, Debi!
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Thanks Susan
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Anguish comes across clearly, here, Susan.
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Thanks, Patricia. My emotions must have been begging for release; I’ve never written a poem as fast as I wrote this one.
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I love the internal rhyme in this…..to me it mirrors the internal angst that comes with the waiting to find out a love one’s results. Hoping your relative gets good news!
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Thank you so much, for both your comment and good wishes!
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Finally, Susan, here is the shortlink for my post — http://wp.me/pMb0h-Xl.
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What a fun and hopeful poem, and so appropriate for St. Patrick’s Day! Thanks, Patricia!
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I’m sorry to hear about your friend…I hope that all’s well whichever way it turns out. ♥
Here’s a small one…my week has gotten away from me…sigh. 🙂
https://wordrustling.wordpress.com/2015/03/18/way/
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“daylight’s kiss” – what a great phrase! Yes, the road will eventually brighten. I love this inspiring piece, Hannah.
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Thank you and also for seeing my ultimate message as well! 🙂
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I apologize…after rereading I see that I made a mistake…I called your close relative a friend…there’s a difference…my heart goes out to you…your poetry flows of the heavy anguish that is born on the breath of burdensome worry…beautifully expressed, Susan. ♥
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Thanks so much, Hannah. I’m grateful for such kind words.
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