For today’s prompt, write a follow poem. In middle school, I remember running for student council and my campaign manager said something to the effect of, “Vote for Robby, because he’s a follower, not a leader.” First thing, yes, they called me Robby in middle school. Second thing, yes, I did not get elected. Third thing, yes, this story is completely personal and pointless. Don’t follow my example.
FOLLOWING A LIFE
by John Yeo
The trail is very obscure,
Many twists and turns
Billions have come this way
The path is very well worn
Across the seas, another shore,
There are many signs,
Many corners, many directions,
Many examples to follow.
One door unlocks another door,
The instinct quickly learns
The only way is forward,
Be kind, be gentle, be firm.
Your trail began at birth,
Already the myriad clues and signs
Were building a pattern to follow.
The learning never ends.
Copyright © Written by John Yeo, All rights reserved.
FOLLOWING A LIFE
by John Yeo
The trail is very obscure,
Many twists and turns
Billions have come this way
The path is very well worn
Across the seas, another shore,
There are many signs,
Many corners, many directions,
Many examples to follow.
One door unlocks another door,
The instinct quickly learns
The only way is forward,
Be kind, be gentle, be firm.
Your trail began at birth,
Already the myriad clues and signs
Were building a pattern to follow.
The learning never ends.
Copyright © Written by John Yeo, All rights reserved.
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