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The Bumpy Roads We Live

October 12, 2010
By alanacarlene DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
alanacarlene DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
55 articles 15 photos 592 comments

Favorite Quote:
Silence screams too honestly and loudly.
-Alex (aka GangstaEyes)
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two equals four.
-Winston Smith '1984'
Don't go wishin' your life away...
-Daddy S2
"What a drag it was to be limited by reality."


Going down a road that will eventually end,
There a great bump stands waiting around the bend.
Meeting it where it stands I could choose to go around,
Through the trees of endless pasture,
Only to be lost and never found.

Heading straight through I may be rattled and fall,
But to get to the other side should make me stand tall.
Filled with curiosity to know what lies ahead,
I choose my path of the three before me,
Going straight so my curiosity is fed.

Down the road sets a vanishing sun,
Not wanting to be alone in the dark, after my light I run.
However I’m no alone on this momentarily bumpy road,
I cannot see them but they choose their paths,
And those that go straight over the bumps will carry their load.

Down our road we’ll come across one bump, not!
But there’ll be many rough patches so prepare for the lot.
And, come the end of your road, lay a great satisfaction He’ll give,
For those who chose to face,
The bumpy roads we live.


The author's comments:
Everyone comes across a "bump in the road" usually more than one and we can choose to face it or walk away. I choose to face it and you should too, for if we don't we may never truly be satisfied...

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on Oct. 24 2010 at 7:59 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is
made up of."

-- Bruce Lee

:) Haha.      

on Oct. 24 2010 at 6:52 pm
alanacarlene DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
55 articles 15 photos 592 comments

Favorite Quote:
Silence screams too honestly and loudly.
-Alex (aka GangstaEyes)
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two equals four.
-Winston Smith '1984'
Don't go wishin' your life away...
-Daddy S2
"What a drag it was to be limited by reality."

Awww thank you!!! You have no idea how much that means to me :) oh look <:)3 you made my heart smile hahaha

on Oct. 23 2010 at 4:57 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is
made up of."

-- Bruce Lee

Wow Alana, this is so inspiring! It flows beautifully and your imagery is great too. Good word choice and the overall message is so relatable and true - I can't find one thing I DON'T Like about this piece :) Great job, keep writing. :)