I'm On This Road*

This road doesn't bend often.

Mostly, it runs straight and true.

Therein lies the problem...

Consistency can be as bad

As it may be good.

Constancy lulls me to sleep

Thinking there are no surprises ahead.

No challenges or dangers.

This is, of course, a lie.

Breakdowns happen on straight roads

As much as on curves.

They occur as certain on level terrain

As mountainous inclines.

Perhaps the help lies in that 

Old Scout adage...

Be Prepared.

But a road that pretends

360 degrees visibility is likely 

More dangerous than any other.

We fall asleep at the wheel.

But I can promise you

With full assurance

That trouble awaits 

Each of us.

Before you damn me

As a negative spirit

Or false prophet

I offer this single truth

In my defense

And I pose it as a question...

Who do you want on your side

The liar who steadily grins 😁

Or the one who prods you

Into wakefulness? 👀

Maybe all is well.

But maybe the bridge is out ahead. 💥

Which friend will help you to

Safely arrive at home? 👌

Heads up, my friend.

(Jesus) ☝

Make wise choices.

(Jesus) 👆

Well considered actions.

(Jesus) 👼

Be careful out there. 💀

Sometimes, the choice you make

Is the last choice you will ever make. 👻

* I do not offer this as a poem, but as a heartfelt caution. These are perilous times. Too many guns. Too many drugs. Too many distractions. Too many lies and false promises. Only the very alert will overcome these tremulous days. I hope you are one of those. But the "herd" is being culled. Stay awake, stay aware, and for God's sake, stay ALIVE!