There are times when we reach the end of the road
A dead end where no promise appears
We sit there wondering why we took this path
What possessed us to ignore our doubts and fears?
For the end of the road offers no solace
There is no way to go; despair seems to loom
The paved road has given way to only dirt and brush
Failure is budding and preparing to bloom
There is no shame in turning around
re-tracing the steps that led you to this place
When we take another look at the road we traveled
We find missed turns and chances we still can embrace
A dead end is often not the end of our world
It gives us the opportunity to reflect and look back
We can identify the missteps that led us to the road we are on
An unintended u-turn can get our lives back on track
Instead of mourning this dead end
Celebrate it for the gift it has bestowed
It has not taken you off the path of your dreams
But made it possible for you to find your true road
Donna Cavanagh-MyVeryOwnFan.com