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Turning Point

by Susan K. Smith — Read all 16 poems by Susan K. Smith

This was written at a time in my life when I was being laid off from work. And it is still relevent, today.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Turning Point

The day is ending
I cannot see
The path ahead
Which will be

The new direction
I will take,
The new choices
I will make

I sadly see
An era end,
Which sadly leaves
Behind my friends

This turning point
In my road
Will be the future
To unfold

Ahead I must
Go and see
The new beginnings
Which will be

© March, 1988, S. K. Smith

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Reviewed by Susanne Leist

Reviewed on February 1, 2018

A turning can be frightening but also full of surprises.

Reviewed by Melissa Mendelson (Reader)

Reviewed on October 11, 2010

Your poem is very relevant today. I can feel the pendulum of layoffs swinging closer to my head, but your poem gives me hope. When one door slams closed, maybe a new adventure, new life awaits through another.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on September 7, 2008

I have been very fortunate never to have experienced this, Susan. I do appreciate the tone of your verses and I like the way the poem ends on a hopeful note. Thank you. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Cynthia Buhain-Baello

Reviewed on August 20, 2008

Hello Susan,

Like an open door, this poem reveals a lot more to see than what was left behind. Like Abraham, sometimes God lets us leave Ur and Haran, to have our "turning points" with Him, and to give us greater assignments.

Blessings to you,
Cynthia

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on August 11, 2008

An excellent piece Susan
Thanks for sharing
peace be with you

William

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on August 7, 2008

All the good-bye's and all the new hello's seem to work hand in hand. Sometime things happen for a reason and soon the reason is revealed. Yes, there are many crossroads, or turning points as you say, but it is always how we choose to react that makes the difference. Nice writing...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle

Reviewed on August 6, 2008

Hey SK.I know that things will be better for you and this new page that you are turning will be fill with happiness.Take care of yourself.I enjoy reading the poem

Edwin

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on August 6, 2008

Some things do work out for the best.

Reviewed by Lois Christensen

Reviewed on August 6, 2008

Been there several times but things always got better and I went on living pretty good. Good write though.

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