i can’t see where the road goes

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Deborah O'Carroll

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I can’t see where the road goes
As through the trees it turns
Though deep inside my heart I feel
A world of wishes burns

But still I follow after
The path my feet must take
Where what awaits is surely more
Than words or wishes make

So show me where the road goes
Or teach me: know I must
Beyond horizons veiled, things are
Awaiting me through trust

23 thoughts on “i can’t see where the road goes”

Tracey

January 1, 2017 at 9:37 am

Beautiful, beautiful poem, Celti! *reads it twice* So relatable and perfect for the dawn of a new year. Happy 2017! ❤

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- Deborah O'Carroll
  
  January 1, 2017 at 10:12 am
  
  Thank you so much, Tracey! ❤ So glad you enjoyed. ^_^ Happy 2017 to you too!!
  
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Mary Horton

January 1, 2017 at 10:19 am

GAH, I LOVE THIS! Lovely job, Deb! I might try some poetry this month…even though it really isn’t my strong point. XD (But hey, it’s fun so why not? ;D)

HAPPY 2017!!!! *throws chocolate in the air*

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- Deborah O'Carroll
  
  January 1, 2017 at 10:24 am
  
  Aww, thanks so much, Mary! 🙂 (And hey, it’s fun to try new things! 😀 So yes!)
  
  Thanks! Happy 2017 to you too!! *eats some of the raining chocolate and hands you cookies*
  
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ekaiserwrites

January 1, 2017 at 11:26 am

Great poem, Deborah!!!! It really resonates with a lot of folks, I think… I know I certainly felt that way very strongly in my teens and twenties, and only lately have become more “steadfast” in the knowing that He does see where the road goes, and it’s all good things for me-His-follower, so it’s okay that the details aren’t being shared with me. 😉

But I think you’ve definitely caught the “haunting” aspect of facing a future we cannot know. 🙂
Great job!

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- Deborah O'Carroll
  
  January 1, 2017 at 12:09 pm
  
  Thanks! 🙂 Wow, that’s a very in-depth analysis! You must read a lot of poetry. ^_^
  
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Christine

January 1, 2017 at 12:16 pm

*clutches heart* Celti. CELTI. This just…I have no words. I’m sitting here speechless trying to figure out how to express how much I love this but…I CAN’T. THERE ARE NO GOOD ENOUGH WORDS.

Wow. I can so relate to this right now. Especially the part about a world of wishes burning, but still pushing forward. I needed those words today!

I just keep reading this over and over and over. I want to keep it forever. I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!!!!

You are so talented! *flails* Thank you for sharing with us. I just…I love it! *huggles poem*

HAPPY NEW YEAR, MY DEAR CELTI!!!!!!!!!!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT’S ACTUALLY 2017???? BECAUSE I CANNOT. AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

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- Deborah O'Carroll
  
  January 1, 2017 at 1:29 pm
  
  Oh my word, Lauri, YOUR COMMENT THOUGH. ❤ You're the absolute sweetest and this made my day. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I'm soooo pleased that you liked it so much. Just. ACK! ^_^ I hope you will keep pushing forward, darling, because I just KNOW there are great things waiting for YOU beyond the horizon, somewhere! 🙂
  
  HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU TOOOO!!! (And no, I can't believe it's 2017 but I'm actually rather pleased that it is. XD Once I get over 2016 being over, anyway. :P)
  
  THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVERLY COMMENT! ^_^
  
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Tiana

January 1, 2017 at 1:49 pm

Lovely poetry! 👍😊

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- Deborah O'Carroll
  
  January 1, 2017 at 1:50 pm
  
  Thank you so much!! 🙂
  
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Shantelle

January 1, 2017 at 2:13 pm

BEAUTIFUL! Happy New Year, Deborah! Rest in the Lord, dear friend! ❤

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- Deborah O'Carroll
  
  January 1, 2017 at 2:27 pm
  
  Thank you so much, Shantelle! ^_^ Same to you!! ❤
  
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Madeline J. Rose

January 1, 2017 at 4:01 pm

SO. GOOD. And it totally goes with the theme of your blog too! 😉

Here’s hoping for a good 2017! *throws confetti*

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- Deborah O'Carroll
  
  January 1, 2017 at 4:26 pm
  
  Thanks so muuch! ^_^ (And haha, you noticed that, did you? 😉 *happy squeaking*)
  
  Happy 2017 to you — I hope it’ll be fabulous!! 🙂 *dances in confetti*
  
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Nessie03

January 2, 2017 at 4:56 am

SO BEAUTIFUL! Have a great year 2017!!!

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- Deborah O'Carroll
  
  January 4, 2017 at 10:05 am
  
  THANKS! I hope you have a fantastic 2017 too!! 🙂
  
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Jenelle

January 2, 2017 at 3:08 pm

This is simply beautiful.

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- Deborah O'Carroll
  
  January 4, 2017 at 10:05 am
  
  Aww, thank you so much, Jenelle! ^_^
  
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DJ Edwardson

January 3, 2017 at 12:33 pm

Lovely and lyrical. Thank you for sharing this. May you find what you seek as you trust in the only one who is truly trustworthy.

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- Deborah O'Carroll
  
  January 4, 2017 at 10:05 am
  
  Thank you so much! 🙂
  
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inkteardrops

January 9, 2017 at 10:32 am

Lovely!

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- Deborah O'Carroll
  
  January 9, 2017 at 10:59 am
  
  Thanks! 🙂
  
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