I drew a man leaning upon a staff.
And I set before him his path.
And behind him
Whatever was – was already past.
He began to wonder.
Free of of my hand, at last.
What he thinks.
Or what you think of him.
Is beyond my control.
Or my need to control.
I hope he has an amazing journey.
Even if he does not stay upon this path.
The Chatter Blog 
I love your insight here Colleen, And like you, I think we all travel our own amazing journey and proceed along our chosen path, whatever that may be…..
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And despite what others think for or of us. 😉
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Amazing is how you did this post 🙂 A profound message and beautiful simplicity.
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Thank you Infinite! 🙂
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You are very very welcome 🙂
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Beautiful, I feel like this poem is hopeful. whatever it is that he went trough is all in the past now and his future is yet to unveil.
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So true Saffiaosman-atlc. I would like to include hope in everything I create. 🙂
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you have created a zen image and lesson here –
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Thank you Beth 🙂
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You are the master of creation,Colleen, and I agree with Ivor and Infinite living. Everybody has his own path in live, the perspective on one single path depends from where you are looking. But of course you care Colleen,because you drew the path, and this wondering man stucking on his stuff. Well although our paths are individuell, this means fortunately not they are lonely. If he is a person who is very social person, like me, I wish him many joyful moments of meeting people on his way,which shows him, he is on the right way in real life and he has not to wonder too much in his imagination.
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Thank you Marvel, so much. And who knows, maybe he won’t stay on the path…..
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I wonder if our paths will cross?
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Surely. They have. ❤
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His wanderings, and wonderings, are infinite, and bound to be great because you’ve set him on the right path.
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Ah…..his wanderings intrigue me Peter. 🙂
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I’m sure he’ll send a postcard!
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Well that would be nice. And probably freak me out a little bit! 😉
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Anything may happen at Halloween!
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That is so true!
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I hope his journey is met by loving, compassionate, exciting and interesting people. And I hope he makes a new friend or two along the way. Wonderful Colleen. 💙
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What a beautiful wish Robin. Thank you. 🙂
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🙂 you’re welcome
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Solo it shall be, MBC.
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Some are made for that aren’t they MBM?
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This is amazing. The drawings are fantastic and the words are so valuable. I think our journeys are important and we should not care what anyone thinks and should just keep going. I love this!
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Thank you Lynn. And maybe that’s part of his lessons on his path? 🙂
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yes maybe so
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He will indeed have an amazing journey! 🙂
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I hope so Priceless 🙂
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So clever with the different colored backgrounds.
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Thank you PIF. I love each of them for different reasons.
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I love this – each image takes you on a different sort of journey, despite being so similar.
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Thank you KJ 🙂
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Lovely! ❤
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Thank you 🙂
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I don’t know how you do it, but your sketches convey so much – the angles, the posture, the shadows and all the emotions that go along with the drawing…keep them coming!
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Thank you very much BCM. I GREATLY appreciate you saying this. 🙂
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This is deeply moving, Colleen. You convey so many possibilities and potential in the freedom you offer to this man. If we treated all of our fellow travelers with this respect, well, just imagine! I think you do! 🙂
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I do imagine Debra….maybe a little too much!!! 🙂 But you’re right. Oh the respect!!!
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Very few people stay on the original path they set off to follow. Mine has been quite a twisty, turning path, winding hills, mountains and water to climb and cross.
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And though I created him, I can’t choose his path…. 🙂
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No, we can only follow our own path and hope to be helpful to others on their paths which cross ours, when we see they are struggling. 🕊
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Your drawing and thoughts are so full of caring and depth. . .
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Thank you Robin.
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