Long road

I'm on a long road

leading to nowhere. 

here, fate is my friend, 

and time is my enemy.

some happy moments, 

some so not,

some haves,

some have-nots.

and, some ghosts of past  

that haunt.

but you won't let it shake your spirit,

you wake in the morning, 

it's another day,

dress, eat,

walk, fight and repeat,

life goes on, right?

and, I remind myself;

there's always a finish line,

a destination in waiting. 

don't let that heart to sink, 

home is where your heart is, 

sun is where your shine is, 

a man is where his conviction is,

the road is where your destiny is. 

07/02/2025, A.H.

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear A.H.
I think we all have doubts along the road of life, but we must not let it shake us; we don't know what are fate is, or our destiny... but we can blame things on fate! I think you have a good perspective on life...seeing the positive rather than the negative..."home is where your heart is"...." The road is where your destiny is"....well written and interesting!
Warmly, B

[A.H.]

True that, Betty. you shared such wonderful thoughts. seeing the positive rather than the negative, that is so so the best way to go. thank you for reading, appreciate it much!

[Betty Hermelee]

Most welcome!!!
Warmly, B

[Ayesha Faiz]

I love how this blends weariness with quiet strength especially the ending. “The road is where your destiny is” hits hard. Beautifully introspective.

[A.H.]

thank you for reading and expressing your thoughts. Appreciate it much, Ayesha ! yes, an introspection, something we need from time to time :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Some have really strong heart...and some really have little conviction and are swerving all over that road.
This poem says it all.
j.

[A.H.]

thank you for those thoughts, j. I really appreciate it. take care, A.H.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

This piece also made me think of Talking Heads and their song "Road to Nowhere"---you illustrate that song with these words.
j.

[A.H.]

So nice, j. Thank you for sharing that reference. I haven't heard that song.. I'll sure listen to it. :):)