today a complete stranger
suggested I take an ulterior route
while I was already on
     an ulterior route
I followed her directions and ended up the better for it

I have to wonder
is there a meaning in this
do the voices of reason, at times come from the unexpected
little signs sent to acknowledge there is in fact, another way
     an easier way, perhaps better suited for me

sometimes it takes a shift
an alteration to realize
I can choose
     allow myself some grace
          head another direction