The Map Unfolds
Poetry on the Unpredictable Nature of Life
Be prepared. - Scar, the Lion King
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You traced the road in blackened pens,
Each path guarded, end to end
Yet winds do blow, they never cease
Rain carves paths that will not decrease
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The tracks were blocked, plans came apart
The skies turned grey when you were to start
Although you stumble, your feet betray,
You find paths unseen along the way.
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So pack your bags, and spare the fuss,
A rope for steep cliffs if you must
For fate rewrites, and paths do turn
But if prepared, you'll walk and learn
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This text is entirely original. The presence of AI tags is coincidental.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (3)
Beautiful, inspiring, and yes, always be prepared.
<3 beautifully inspiring
The way the journey unfolds, both literally and metaphorically, really resonated with me. There's a sense of inevitability yet also discovery in every line. Well done!"