Resistance
Morgue File
you surprised me yesterday.
you knew,
much deeper than i,
that once again, i stand in my way
road lead, as they must,
to unexpected places
awkward turns imposing
their own justice
lying in inexorability.
i have walked,
pushing past obstacles
moving stones.
the clearing of the road
was the thing
i loved most.
but this stone,
moves me,
past
around
through.
resistance gains me nothing
as stones are inevitable,
each rejoicing in its own truth.
paths are funny that way.
copyright/all rights reserved Audrey Howitt 2015
posted for Poet's United
Stones and other impediments are inevitable but often allow us to see things we never would otherwise
ReplyDeleteThis is such an insightful piece..!
ReplyDeletexoxo
I resonate with loving the clearing of the path - and can feel the difference in the stone that moves you "past, around, through." Beautifully written.
ReplyDeleteSometimes we do stand in our own way, don't we, Audrey! And sometimes though we wish to clear that road we just can't....stones are in that path, for better or for worse, and sometimes we are better for having experienced them.
ReplyDeleteSo much truth here, and I have tripped over those stones in my path unable to always see or clear them.
ReplyDeleteWise words, melodically rendered .... a beautiful evocation of the path to serenity.
ReplyDeleteOh how true.. paths are funny that way indeed!
ReplyDeleteThe thought that clearing the road is what's bring us the most joy.. maybe we reach a point were we do not care to much where it leads,
ReplyDeletehah i loved the closing line
ReplyDeletePaths are indeed funny...but must be taken..the image and words really took me down this one
ReplyDeleteYes, they are funny that way...at times annoyingly funny, but funny nonetheless. :)
ReplyDelete'stones are inevitable' to make us richer in experiences...a wise and beautiful poem...
ReplyDeleteNice!
ReplyDeleteZQ
stones / obstacles allow to you take a rest. and observe the things around you. appreciating your journey.
ReplyDelete"Paths are funny that way" is right! I just this morning had a conversation which held the phrase, "This enlightenment shit is hard work!" Me thinks we agree! ;-)
ReplyDeleteStones do have that habit of saying "Look at me, I am beautiful too" Everything needs to be loved. You did the right thing.
ReplyDeleteBeing a trail blazer is a fun thing most of the time.
ReplyDeleteThey are "funny", indeed. And only those who laugh with the joke will survive them, methinks...
ReplyDeleteAudrey,
ReplyDeleteLife is amazing with the impediments it chooses to place in our direction..Sometimes, diverted from a preference in a certain place and time..Staying strong in resolve, leads to the end result..Also seeing stones as distance markers of time and places..
Eileen
It's such a beautiful thing when someone who loves us can know deeper truths about us than even we might know about ourselves.....and is close enough to us to share them with us.
ReplyDeleteYour title was like getting home...resistance...I was lately thinking about it....love the line about cleaning the road and that stones moved you...perhaps it was time for retreat...my theme too :)
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