Which Way to Go?
Which way to go? Which way to go?
I stand at a cross roads in my life
Look left, right, back again
Decisions to be made,
Which way to go? Which way to go?
I’ve been here so many times
Each time I choose a path to tread
Sometimes right, sometimes wrong
Which way to go? Which way to go?
Worry, fret become my companions
Do I go this way or that way?
Hesitate, wonder, left or right
Which way to go? Which way to go?
Now weary of loneliness, sorrow, pain
Tears flow, how am I do know?
I need to let go, let go
Which way to go? Which way to go?
A strong hand slips into mine
A shoulder to lean on, my tears dry
Together we face the ways
Which way to go? Which way to go?
My love walks with reassurance
He makes the way clear to see
I want to go where he goes
Which way to go? Which way to go?
Stopping, surveying our paths of life
He kisses me, whispers, I love you
I choose to go wherever he goes
I have chosen to follow today’s prompt from the NaPoWriMo website; Anaphora is a literary term for the practice of repeating certain words or phrases at the beginning of multiple clauses or, in the case of a poem, multiple lines.
The repetition idea really does give it a strong hook. This is tightly written too Jackie, it could easily be a song. Do you often have a tune in your head when you write poetry? It would certainly explain the smooth flow here. Smooth flow – that’s the way to go 🙂
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Thanks David, actually I had a sort of sing song thing going in my head. Usually my head is kind of empty LOL Glad you liked it. 🙂
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Excellent use of repetition Jackie it creates a clear focus within your poem. I hope you choose the right way and the hand that leads you takes you home.
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Thank you Michael. I do believe the right decision has been made.
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Well done Jackie. The confusion is apparent but it’s easier when there’s someone to lean on.
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thank you Kim, it is easy with someone to help and lend strength.
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I like the repetition; it really captures the voice of your words.
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thank you Charlie 🙂
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Oh Jackie, you wrote a poem about my mantra. Thank you. I like it. You are quite a poet indeed. I think you have to stop saying you aren’t one now!
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Thank you Marlene, I guess after this month I can say I’m a poet as well as a story teller. 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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