by Patty E Padgett

Created on: August 25, 2009   Last Updated: March 27, 2011

COBBLESTONES

As I stumble along the cobblestones of life

And struggle with the suffering and strife

I try to choose the smoothest path

And avoid the streets of hate and wrath

I carefully skirt around the stones

That lead to hurtful, unfair zones

To avoid the path of self-righteousness,

Selfishness, insolence, and wont to impress

As I search out the more even stones

That have no harmful undertones

My gait more steady and my balance true

I am confident I can make it through

If I stay the straight and narrow course

My chances curtailed to suffer remorse

My eyes wide open to obstacles hidden

To avoid the dangers of things forbidden

no matter how careful I may try to be

how much I ponder, observe, and foresee

I'll have to deal with some storms of living

With doubt, oppression and some misgiving

But if I'm true to my chosen way

If I practice obduracy every day

To all the evils that do pertain

All my efforts will not be in vain

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