When the road seems to be blocked,
stop and take a minute.
look for the detour,
there is one.
Perhaps its just a small trail
to the left or to the right.
When there is stagnancy
dance or go for a walk.
sometimes the
energy needs to be stirred
moved with your intentions.
When there is silence
sit with it and let it
soak in and float
the good, bad or ugly
to the surface.
Look at it,
circle it
Nurture it or defeat it.
When there is just you
Say hello.
Feed one's self.
Love one's self.
Play with your creativity
Most of all forgive thyself,
for not doing so earlier.
About the Creator
Sheila L. Chingwa
Welcome to my world.
Welcome to my thoughts.
I am proud to be a Native American Elder born and raised in Northern Michigan. Thanks to my hard work I have a B.A. in Education and a Masters in Administration and Supervision in Education.
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We'z Walking on a Path Ruled By Numbers
This road has felt endless, yet limited; every step tracked. Inching away along this path, I feel trapped. Confined. Left to this narrow passage that may one day amount to something greater. Time is not a concept. Only distance. From start to finish, I laugh and cry and attempt to convince myself that this is worth it. I cannot stray. I must keep going. Every step etched, is a step taken, is measured as more than before. I cannot even recall how I got here. Maybe I don’t even really exist. Just another tick marking off a perceived presence. Of what though? I am just another line drawn. Nothing more, nothing less.
By Oneg In The Arcticabout 9 hours ago in Fiction
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Yes sometimes it's always good to take a step back. Loved your poem!
When you look back on your life, there seems to be so many roads I could have taken and the one I inevitably took, is the most unlikely, strange as that may be. You may also be intrigued by the following: https://vocal.media/lifehack/5-simple-ways-to-boost-your-productivity Thanks for your thoughts.