one step forward, two steps backward
till I know not where to go
lost map, broken compass, yet ….
the needle keeps me going
till I know not where to go
vision obscured by walls
the needle keeps me going
takes me somewhere, where I need to be
vision obscured by walls
a pointer to destiny
takes me somewhere, where I need to be
where Fate waits, next phase calls
a pointer to destiny
invisible, unheard, unknown
where Fate waits, next phase calls
Life restarts …..
invisible, unheard, unknown
one step forward, two steps backward
Life restarts …..
lost map, broken compass, yet …
Reena Saxena 
The rhythm and dance of life–but we keep going. I like circling in this–the form and thoughts go hand-in-hand.
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Thank you so much, Merril!
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Somehow we navigate life, despite all its obstacles. Well said. (K)
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Thank you so much!
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Yet still travelling, nevertheless. Smiles.
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Thanks 🙂
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If it were only two steps forward one step back. Nice line: “vision obscured by walls”
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2 forward, 1 backward – would be the route to success. I’m sure there are people who experience that. Thank you, Frank!
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Yes, we do get tossed around by fate, and yet… really like this piece Reen!
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Thank you so much, Rob!
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“one step forward, two steps backward” this line in itself relates so very well to the pantoum form! And I really like how you end it….with “and yet . . .” the words and the ellipsis make it continue on. Well done!
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Thank you so much, Lillian!
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the feeling of going round in circles is amplified by the form
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Yeah… the form lends to the theme. Thank you, Gina!
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i really like the way you’ve created an atmosphere here of disorientation and going in circles. the pantoum is perfect for creating such an atmosphere. i want to read this a few more times over time. very skillfully done!
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Thanks for the encouragement, MS!
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You are welcome, Reena.
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