Along the journey
friends beside
we listen
laugh
talk
cry
and
walk.
As paths diverge
and rejoin
we grieve the lost
or greet new found
companions on the trek.
At times, we find a plateau
spread before us
and some stand still
admiring the view
choosing to settle
in the pleasant spot
But others walk on,
climbing hills,
exploring unimagined places,
pausing to watch a while at each
before reaching
for their hiking pole
and striding on.
Some walk forever, and see the world
and some stand still.
Shawn L. Bird 
Makes you want to be a walker. I like it.
Some walk. Some enjoy the view in a comfortable spot.
Great expression. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you like it.
🙂
Visually, I can see the hills in the poem and imagine the speaker trekking. I did too!! It is so cool.
Glad you like it.
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Lovely …
this is lovely – it does make you feel like walking – i used to be, but have become quite stationary. Stationary is predictable and safe – yet, I know what walking is like and I do miss it. I just fear putting the shoes on again and walking out the door.
You just need the right shoes!
really enjoyed this!!
I’m glad!
People do come and go from our lives… as we walk along paths…. Well spoken, Shawn.
Thanks
Shawn, I enjoyed this poem. It expresses the truth; I believe most people are both – a walker/hiker and a stand still/ enjoy the moments of life. Depending on age, life choices, circumstances and experiences we choose at a given moment in life. I think both are needed.
Yes, and sometimes we see those we’ve loved, standing at their viewpoint, from our own, far in the distance, and wish they had come with us on our next adventure.
As usual, you never disappoint me and I feel nothing but awe. Great post.
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
What a clear, significant poem. I think everyone can relate to the themes here. Just wonderful.
Thanks
2 kewl fer skewl 🙂 once agin 🙂 Q
Glad you like it.
A beautiful poem which remains us that as that life is a journey….
Meanwhile we walk its road we find people, we connect with them but sometimes our paths are different or we just pick another direction… Yes, we do sometimes lose friends and beloved ones, but then other new people come into our lives .
Life could be a risky trip and yet the road is usually joyful …
Thanks for sharing and nice to meet you, Shawn;
Aquileana 🙂
Thank you, and nice to meet you, too!
My pleasure, i will be checking out your updates here…
Great to connect with you on twitter too Shawn…
Cheers!
Aquileana 🙂
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