SIGNS AND CLUES

  
 Every clue is not a lead, 
 but it slows us down enough 
 to take a pause and look 
 at what we have.                                           
 Too often we amble forward, 
 not even looking, and later 
 wonder how did we get 
 this far and when.  
      
 We look back to when 
 there was a future, but 
 were too busy to 
 give it much thought, 
 and then arrive at where 
 we are and wonder, again, 
 how did we get to here.

 We have regrets and recapitulations 
 as well as self examination and 
 new resolves, assuming 
 there had been resolve once before.  
 We are wondering about 
 what could have been, 
 but soon get back to what is 
 and try to make peace with ourselves 
 between our ambitions and our limitations.  

 This is not bad and not necessarily good.  
 It is a start and fresh starts 
 always have promise.  
 We can hang our hat on that and 
 begin to move forward with 
 new goals and new ambitions.

 Where we want to go may be 
 a long way off and detours 
 are to be expected.  Purpose, 
 though, trumps most obstacles 
 and watching for trail markers 
 and other clues can be a good thing.  

 There are no guarantees but 
 desire for success may be 
 a strong motivator.  Highs 
 can be obtained from accomplishment. 
 Tomorrow is a new beginning 
 and new opportunity.  

 New highs are a potential.  
 Live in the present with 
 an eye on the future, while 
 knowing at the end of the day 
 that tomorrow is waiting 
 and with it new clues and new markers. 
 
 Light the candles and 
 listen to the music.
 
 Stanski
 December 1, 2019 ^