Pathway

Posted on by carlfmaulbeck

I left the house and strolled

into the abyss of darkness

that seemed impenetrable.

 

Nothing blocked me or made me

want to turn back but clearly

what was ahead was obscured.

 

To find my way through the black

was going to take time and effort

and a different set of eyes.

 

I picked up the scent of holy

and focused on following its fragrance

as I went my way into the night.

 

I walked and walked alone together.

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Published by carlfmaulbeck

In the movie "Harvey", Elwood P Dowd, played by Jimmy Stewart, explains coping with the world this way: "Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say, 'In this world, Elwood, you must be' - she always called me Elwood - 'In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant.' Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me." Well, for years I was smart, oh so very smart, I too recommend pleasant - Trust the harmony