Detour!

Reminding myself

I can always go back

The path is lit 

The cracks and bumps I have driven over for decades

The curves I can steer

Blind Hill and 

Turtle Crossing

Limited to 25mph

It is all there

Known and tried

Yet my eyes search for a slip road I can take

Dark and unknown

A bump waiting for me

The car moves on slow but steady

STOP

A decision to be made

Straight or right

I turn towards one I decide.

“Have a nice day!” 

Is all I hear when an old man walks by

Moon lit and windy

The road is uneven

I smile at the turn 

For I know this one 

Slowing down only to thank 

Myself

For never turning around. 

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