A question for you: If you could go back 20 years ago and change your path, would you do it?
pensive
light and shadow
the farce of a moment
going ahead, taking a turn
pausing
return to an uncertain past
carving a safe future
depression sight
focus
A butterfly cinquain for Tanka Tuesday.
Tea & Paper 
Fantastic, Elizabeth – and this line is definitely my favorite:
Much love,
David
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Thanks, Ben! 🙂
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My pleasure, Elizabeth! 🙂
BTW, please feel free to call me ‘David’ – that’s my first name. The word ‘ben’ in Hebrew simply means ‘son of’, and my father’s name was ‘Alexander’ – I created my blog in his memory.
It’s confusing because ‘Ben’ is a name in English – I’m really sorry ’bout that!
Take good care,
David
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Thanks for letting me know, David!
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Haunting Elizabeth.. I have asked myself that question a number of times but now realise I am right where I need to be.. xx
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Thanks, Sally!
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Beautiful poem, Elizabeth, and your question is haunting. I’ve had a number of life-changing turns during my journey. I did the best I could at the time, but would I choose differently now? I don’t know. My best at the time might have been all that was needed or possible. I’ll be thinking about this all day! 😊
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Thanks, Gwen!
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Excellent question and poetry, Elizabeth. My path changed many years ago and I just keep following the ebbs and flows, twists and turns. Life is a full adventure. We need the bad things to help us realize the good things. It’s never too late to change. ❤
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Thanks, Colleen!
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Lovely flowers and words. I’d have to go back further than 20!
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Thanks, Jane!
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Great question and no I would not change my path because I wouldn’t be who I am today. xo
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Thanks, Masha!
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A poignant truth so nicely put!
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Thanks!
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I was made redundant 20 years ago and used my final pay cheque to halve our mortgage, so no, I wouldn’t change that.
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That is nice, no regrets. You were wisely lady at the time, and still are!
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I try Elizabeth.
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Great poem, Elizabeth! For all the pain I’ve been through in the past 20 years, I wouldn’t have changed my direction because it gave me my son, and that is a gift I would never return. 🙂
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Thanks, Yvette! Yes, I guess there are lots of up and downs in any path we have chosen. We need to pay attention to ups more than the downs.
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I’m with Frank. I changed direction 20 years ago, and glad I did, too.
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Most of the time I’m glad for what I’ve chosen, but some days the regret knocks on the door.
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Good poem linked to an interesting question. Oddly, about 20 years ago I took a chance by changing direction …. and I’m glad I did.
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This is nice Frank, it seems 20 years ago was a turning point for many of us. Most of the time I’m ok with my choice, but sometimes I wish I could go back.
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