Detour

The New York City Marathon
Has closed the bridge we need;
But there are other ways to go,
And that is guaranteed.

Often detours block our path –
Most often, we don’t know it;
And they can cut our journey off
Or at the least, just slow it.

Roadblocks unforeseen appear
In many different guises.
Steering through such obstacles
May yield a few surprises.

The road is rarely smooth
Between Point A and Endpoint B.
Our driving skills may help
To keep us safe, to a degree.

But every day, it’s possible
Our route will be diverted;
And if we’re diligent
A tragedy may be averted.

We cannot plan for detours
But at least we stand a chance,
If just their probability
We ponder in advance.