The end and the beginning are as one,
A single moment with two purposes.
The culmination of a certain path
That opens to a new and broader way.
Beginning here, we mark what’s done and gone,
But do not hesitate to forward step.
The end is not in sight—it’s just a bend;
So round the corner with a confidence
That you will find a path laid out for you,
And by your side your faithful Guide will stay.
Originally written in honor of my daughter’s high school graduation
Also shared at dVerse Poet’s Pub in response to Mish’s prompt, Poetics: Life Lessons.”
Copyright © 2018 Angela Umphers Rueger – All Rights Reserved
Scansion:
Sonnetina Uno
blank verse: 10 unrhymed lines of iambic pentameter
Photo taken in Pensacola, FL 2018
The Abundant Heart 
Wonderful! 🙂 ❤
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🙂 ❤
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Congrats to your daughter ~ I admire your poetic form and specially this part:
But do not hesitate to forward step.
The end is not in sight—it’s just a bend;
Nice to meet you at dVerse ~
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Thank you. I normally participate from my other blog, but the theme reminded me of this poem, which I already had written. 🙂
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That’s a great tribute! I hope she goes far.
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Thank you!
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Very well said! Great advice for your daughter and for all!
Dwight
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Thank you, Dwight!
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Wonderful……the path that is just a bend, that will widen before her. Lovely.
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Thank you, Sherry. 🙂
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“The end is not in sight—it’s just a bend;”…This is what a young mind will always need. Congrats to your daughter.
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Thank you, Sumana!
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Good advice in these lines of trust: “So round the corner with a confidence
That you will find a path laid out for you”
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Thank you, Frank. 🙂
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Thank you for the lovely words, Beautiful Guide! 🙂
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Thanks, Reena! 🙂
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What a wonderful advice to your daughter… the road has its bends but they are possible to overcome
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Thank you, Bjorn. 🙂
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Having faith in the path is good advice. Thanks for joining in. Hope you’re enjoying the dVerse community.
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Thank you, Mish. Absolutely! I usually participate from my other blog, but your theme reminded me of this poem that I had recently written, so I decided to go ahead and share it. 🙂
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“the end is not in sight, it’s just a bend.”
LOVE these words! A lesson for all. 🙂
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Thank you, Lillian. 🙂
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congratulations and you have given her valuable advice, there is always something around the bend, it’s how we deal with it that strengthens our character
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Blank verse was such a good choice. Do you write in it often?
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Thank you. I have written three poems in blank verse so far, plus another three blank sonnets. I do like the form and intend to use it more in the future.
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