Motion without direction

Motion without direction.

They say life moves forward
but I’ve seen it loop,
stumble,
pause.

A straight path is rare--
most of us walk in spirals
calling it progress.

Maybe we don’t grow away from things.
Maybe we grow around them.
Like trees do.

Reviews

[Mauricio Montoya]

I don't know if you should hug or let be, your work has great meaning, we can't back track, when one reads we can feel the emotion accepted the end why the treee

[Ayesha Faiz]

I really appreciate you taking the time to read and review my poem. Endless thanks.

[Mauricio Montoya]

No problem good read

[Betty Hermelee]

I totally agree with you.. I doubt any of us walk a straight path…. Too many bumps in the road and too many life changes that make us circle and twist and turn… I like the addition of the tree… 😊
Warmly
B🌷

[Ayesha Faiz]

Thank you soo much resding and reviewing my poem...
I really appreciate it!

[Betty Hermelee]

My pleasure; I really loved your poem!
Warmly, B

[Neville]

This is superb .. write on my very talented young friend .. you have a splendid future ahead of you .. Neville

[Ayesha Faiz]

Thank you sooo much for your kind words. I really, really appreciate it ! likewise!
:)

[Lydia Shutter]

What a concept! Even if we grow around things instead of staying in a straight line, we get where we are supposed to be in the end! Time does move forward, but often it does not take us along for the ride. Your philosophical poetry is wonderful. Lydi**

[Ayesha Faiz]

I deeply appreciate your thoughtful reflection on my poem.
Much thanks for stopping by.

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It's a beautiful thought. Sometimes life needs to pause. My psychologist cousin told me this when I was going through a very painful time: life doesn't always have to move forward. Sometimes it just needs to pause. We don't have to keep up with the time; we can dance with it... Thank you for sharing!

[Ayesha Faiz]

I hope that now you're all better. I really appreciate you sharing your experience with me. I really do. Thanks alot for your comment. It truly made me happy to know it resonated with you.
Always be happy and don't forget to smile!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

That's a very enlightening poem. It reminds me of the phrase. "You can have roots and wings

[Ayesha Faiz]

I'm so glad you found a connection to it.
Thanks alot for your thoughtful insight on my poem! Truly appreciated!

[DIVYA]

A very engaging thought process here Ayesha.
You've compared our growing in life to the growing of trees. In a way, that's such a deep and beautiful comparision.
After all, aren't we just an extension of nature?
You are such a thinking poet!

[Ayesha Faiz]

I really am thankful to you for your kind review... Your words really made my day..
Once again, Thanks alot!!!

[Buddhistboy73]

Motion without direction....an interesting concept...

It could be understood that this is a kind of anxiety state...or frustration....but then the line about the trees.....lifts the reader.....and I think this is ultimately an honest write about the potential of life to grow (even if it's not in straight lines.....)

Thanks for sharing

BB73

[Ayesha Faiz]

I appreciate your kind feedback. Thanks alot for stopping by!

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

A thought-provoking great poem to read. Life is like that and more yeah. Kudos!

Plz also read and comment my newest poem too

[Ayesha Faiz]

I truly appreciate your kind review of my poem and yes, ofcourse! I'd love to rate and review your poems.

[Relic]

There are no straight lines in nature. I'm sure life is like that to. You bring out such a good point in this. Well done, Ayesha.

[Ayesha Faiz]

Thanks alot for your kind words, Relic.