I am sure I learned the Robert Frost poem The Road Not Taken in high school. I know that throughout my life there have been references to it in numerous places but it really did not enter my thoughts until I had finished this poem. 

Too many people follow the safe path that is laid out for them rather than exploring all the other aspects that show up as you live your life.  

Here I Hear

And here I hear

Silent steps

And here I hear

All pretense

Softly singing

Simple refrains

And here I hear

Private thoughts

And here I hear

Words I’ve lost

Gently bringing

Back memories

Time was once upon us

Time was recording for sure

Timeless memories

Bold and obscure

And the point was well taken

Avoid all safe and sure

Take the path that was not taken

And learn all that needs to be learned

And here I hear

Quiet whispers

And hear I hear

Your final breath

And here I hear

Your loving voice

And hear I hear

A beginning and an end

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by Bill Ferguson

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