we took on the long drive with ease and confidence only when the road is clear and the world is in complete silence we took on the life’s challenges bravely without a fuss only when the circumstances and odds are upon us
what if the road is a long narrow stretch? will you still take on the challenge and put your skills to the edge? what if the road is icy and slippery; treacherous? will you take on and proceed to your destination even if its dangerous?
the road is not always clear and safe life is not always a bed of roses, the question is are you strong enough to take the risk? or are you weak to just tweak and retreat?
Michelle Ayon Navajas (born June 23, 1976) is a Filipino poet, writer, and educator. She is a Best-Selling international Poet known for her books reaching the #1 spot within days of their release. Her 8th poetry book, “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark,” went straight to the top of both the best-sellers list and new releases on Amazon on short notice. Her 7th poetry book, “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” went straight to the best-sellers list on Amazon in less than 24 hours of release by pre-orders alone and eventually became the number Poetry Book on Amazon India on its actual release day, soon after the book rose to the best- sellers list as well in all other Amazon Markets worldwide.
Currently, Michelle holds the title of having 4 books published in a row to have made it to Amazon’s Best-Sellers List ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “After Rain Skies, 2nd Edition,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”) and 3 books on Amazon’s #1Hot New Releases/New Releases ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”.)
Her poetry appeared in several international literary magazines and anthologies such as Spillwords NYC, MasticadoresUsa, and MasticadoresIndia. Her poems “Holding Hands” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for November 2021 and “Love Happens” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for December 2022.
She is also part of the award-winning ensemble of authors in two Poetry Anthologies, that are both Amazon Best-Sellers: Hidden In Childhood and Wounds I Healed.
Graduated with a Master of Education majoring in English in the Philippines (University of San Agustin, Iloilo City). Michelle was a former college professor, teaching literature, speech & oral communication, creative writing, drama, and theatre arts. She is also a graduate of Mass Communications major in Journalism (Centro Escolar University, Manila).
Michelle is active in her writing profession and works as a freelance creative writer.
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Everyone is ready to take on a challenge if it appears straight forward, but not anything in life easy. This is a great take Mich. thanks for joining in
Such a ponderful (wonderful and pondering 🙂 ) poem and you asked some important questions!
You remind us that even with all of the roadblocks, detours, and rough patches we need to keep moving down that road. 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂 ❤️
michnavs 
Life’s journey isn’t always smooth, but let us hope we can rise to the challenges! 👏👏👏
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I agree Chris…thank you so much..🙏
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Thank you so much Sadje..❤🙏
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Everyone is ready to take on a challenge if it appears straight forward, but not anything in life easy. This is a great take Mich. thanks for joining in
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Thank you too always Sadje for posting interesting photo prompts.❤
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You’re most welcome
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Ahhh beautifully written, Mich. Definitely worth pondering
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Thank you Maria ❤🙏
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Love it mich really good ❤
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Thank you so much Carol.
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You are right, Mich…so many what ifs!
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Thank you so much Punam❤
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Nice and interesting poem for the road, Mich.
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Thank you so much Kamal..❤
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Welcome dear Mich ❤️
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Such a ponderful (wonderful and pondering 🙂 ) poem and you asked some important questions!
You remind us that even with all of the roadblocks, detours, and rough patches we need to keep moving down that road. 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂 ❤️
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Indeed Carolyn…roadblocks and detours are just part of the journey, it should not stop us…thank you so much..🙏🤗❤
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great questions with a leap of faith.. well done Mich!💖💖👏
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Yes Indeed Cindy..all we need is a leap of faith..
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We so do! 💖
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I love your use of the icy road as a metaphor for life, you did a great job of this.
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thank you so much Mason… i am happy you like this.
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You’re welcome.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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That may be the single most important question that one should ask him/herself to live live life fully, Mich… very beautifully written.
Sincerely,
David
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Thank you so much..🙏💛
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