Those are my bridges burning
in the rear view mirror
deep breath
someday it will end
Rocks to climb
they are before us
we’ll get hurt
through life’s turns and bends
put away the thoughts
that are behind now
that pain can never
change
keep driving toward
tomorrow
the clouds promise
clearing rain
then one day
look in the mirror
reach for beauty
once out of range
dance in moonlight
embrace the forest
new life
blots out old stains
Each week Poet’s United provides great prompts. This week the prompt is mirror. Susan also encouraged us to integrate a true story. 
Photography: All images were taken on a trip along Route 66 (a southern highway in U.S.)
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I love the verse :
keep driving toward tomorrow
the clouds promise
clearing rain
It’s wonderful.
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the best part of looking in the rearview for me, is to see how far i have come….when you first break away though i def dont look back…its too close…
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When you mentioned breaking away I thought of cycling and how imperative when you “break away” to keep your eyes forward (there’s a life lesson there my friend.)
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Stunning pictures & your verses complements perfectly ~ I specially like reaching out for beauty and new life ~
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Sometimes we must try to cancel out and escape from the past. Moving onwards to the hope that is ahead in life…Great images to support your words:)
Eileen
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Thanks Eileen. Yes we have to let the bridges burn in order to move ahead. Thanks for the visit. Hope you had a great trip.
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Route 66! I knew it had to be more beautiful than the old TV sitcom! Wow. They seriously illustrate your point. I love the proximity of the burning bridges in the rear view during the push forward. Eventually comes the time in our journey when we can look back and enjoy–or forgive–who and where we were. I like the breakdown of that journey into three stages though while we’re living it, it seems like many more.
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It (66) really is like going back in time. I really hope to drive the entire route one day. Thanks for your comment
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I think we cannot regret what we see in that rearview mirror. That is our past, for better or worse. The thoughts and the experiences cannot any longer be relived. Good to aim for / reach out for the beauty ahead….and look forward to the ‘new life.’ Very nice!
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yes. The past is the past it will only hold us from the promise of the forward journey.
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This is really something, so well put.
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Thanks
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This intramofion is off the hizool!
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There are no words to describe how boiduaocs this is.
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I like the idea of not dwelling unnecessarily on the past and looking forward instead, even though we know it is not always going to be an easy path. Thought-provoking piece!
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Nope life is not easy but a journey that meanders many unexpected places. Thanks for your comment
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__I wrote a short story in 2003; a Mahican native boy chased, each night of the full moon, his shadow, One night he caught that shadow and it disappeared, but in glancing over his shoulder, he became aware of that “Contrary” shadow, that which left behind. From than instant forward, he was always conscious of his “Contrary” shadow… and how it may have affected others.
__Nice work here, thanks for charging my memory! _m
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Well thanks for sharing. I think it should be shared – a valuable lesson taught.
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Words & pictures make this a lovely post to view…
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I liked the last lines best “New life blots out old stains” Living in the present with passion fully engaged doesn’t leave any time for regrets,
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Nice finish, hope abides. Living in AZ, I too am a fan of Route 66, such a storied route, so you know you’re never alone on that road.
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A spectacular write, kiddo, and I am so happy you are writing again. The top photo is stunning – “those are my bridges burning”……wowzers. Your four closing lines are brilliant!
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…a beautiful, cheering piece… i am delighted to have read this…. excellent… smiles… thanks for the poem!
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Superbly illaninutimg data here, thanks!
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Great pictures… and I loved the positive outlook… that there is a tomorrow when it would be beautiful. I really liked it.
-HA
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Such an effective use of image and word.. like turning a metaphor into a reality..also like how it was in real time and we came along with you
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glad to have some folks in the back seat on route 66
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So much wisdom here that can only be learned with time. Here’s to hoping to dance in moonlight one day!
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Moonlight dances are the best 🙂
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I like the positive tone that you addressed the prompt.
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