The Forgotten Path
I’ve been walking this trail
For as long as I can remember.
Crawling over trees,
Constantly watching my step as roots
Cross the trail with the intent
Of tripping me up.
Today, as I walked this trail.
Traversing my way around,
Yet another fallen tree
I discovered a path
Hidden by the brush and
Overgrown with forest flowers.
I had forgotten about this path.
This path I explored as a young man.
This path full of memories.
This path full of forgotten experiences.
The further along I walked upon
This forgotten path
The further I walked into my past,
And, who knows,
Maybe into my future.
Roy W. Backes
© 2021
Roy W. Backes - Poetry 