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Oh, Disused pathway
Of a forgotten era
Once the road to dreams
Now you by weeds overgrown
Will my highways face the same?
Padre
Colleen’s syllabic challenge is a photo prompt this week. I have used the Tanka syllable form, though I am not sure if I have “pivoted” as clearly as might have liked. I hope the metaphors have impact though.
Padre's Ramblings 
Really worth pondering. Has a deeper meaning if one dwells on your poem for a longer period. Loved it thoroughly.
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Thank you
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Oh, the number of those I’ve walked, arms held high away from the reach of stinging nettles and brambles. Analogy for my approach to life? Perhaps
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I like this: “disused pathway of a forgotten era – once the road to dreams…” There are so many connections I can make with these words. Well done, Padre!
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Lovely and a very good question for us all..
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Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide Traci Kenworth YA Author & Book Blogger for all Genres as well as craft books and commented:
Nice!
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This fill my mind with many thoughts. Thanks.
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