Wandering through this life
I carved a path
with deliberate intention
Not noticing the snarled swath
of disarray I created
that documented each wrong turn
It wasn’t until I stumbled
into the brokenness
named the Valley of the Lost
that I realized this path
would not bring me
to the destination I sought
Retracing my steps
Steps Times Two
I paused for a moment
to catch my breath and retie my shoes
before I ventured off
in a new direction
Now as I wander
I carve a path
with thoughtful objectives
Gratified by the beautiful landscape
of small victories I created
that celebrates each sure-footed adventure
Writing and Reflections 