By Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris
May 23, 2022
Prompt by Sadje
This road I have traveled
upon these many years
The twists and turns
sudden starts and unintended stops
Have taken me through
wondrous jungles resplendent
with cawing parrots and
cackling long-toothed monkeys
Up mountains so incredibly high
to breath the air would freeze
unprotected vulnerable lungs
Glistening snow covered peaks
Standing on the deck of a ship
riding storm tossed waves up
to one hundred feet high
causing most passengers to weep
Then gliding into a paradise
full of tall coconut palms
coffee plantations with white
men’s mansions dotting the hills
Back to a home devoid of love
lacking affection and care
Reaching for that paradisiacal
arena dreamed of as a young girl
Now the road stretches before me
much shorter than ever before
Blind curves and an uncertain end
Does Paradise hide around the bend
Gypsie’s Wonderful World of Words 
Beautiful poem Ami! Life’s journey in one single poem. Thanks for joining in
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Thank you so much my friend! ❤️
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This is so beautiful, Ami.
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Thank you so much love! 😊
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Wonderful poem!
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Thank you very much Jill! ☺️
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How I love the feeling of venturing into the unknown with joy and anticipation!
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Thank you so much Jaya! 😊
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