The Journey

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    The Journey

    The razor edge stones grab at my soles
    The dust it clings and it cakes
    The dry burning sun gnaws at my skin
    And the wind my spirit it shakes

    A long twisting road I've been chosen to walk
    As I climb to the summit of life
    With bruises for jewels and silvering hair
    As a crown for enduring the strife

    When asked, If I could would I change my past
    To become a much improved me
    Then I must reply with honest resolve
    If I did, today I wouldn't be me

    For the troubles of life hammer the soul
    And the fire forges the spirit
    They form a character strong and brave
    That can welcome th trial, not fear it

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    KShanay commented on The Journey

    04-01-2010

    Wow... Some of the things u say in this poem is what I think about everyday... Nice job... Love it...
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    jesterescapade

    04/02/2010

    Thank you, and ramember we all think about those things, just in different ways.

    MistyDawn commented on The Journey

    10-19-2009

    I really like this..."fire forges the spirit." How very true. Well done - Misty
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    jesterescapade

    10/20/2009

    TY for the comment

    nonners commented on The Journey

    10-07-2009

    i really loved this poem-ican relate am i am honored you shared it thank you jester,always chin to the heavens!
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    nini2323 commented on The Journey

    10-06-2009

    I like it it's a cool vibe. I like the whole concept of changing your past/ vs beingwho you are.... nice work man
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    Poetry is not an expression of the party line. It's that time of night, lying in bed, thinking what you really think, making the private world public, that's what the poet does.

    Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997) U.S. poet.

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