Time to hit the road (which way do i go)
Along the path, you can’t get lost
because you know someone’s walked it before,
but when a fork does appear
which way do i steer?
but all i can hear are inclinations from behind.
but how do they know?
unless they’ve taken it before...
...in which case, i don’t care to hear,
for they want to control
which way i should go
because they say they care.
true it’s easier the second time
but some are still inclined
to play it safe and go that same path,
then the decision isn’t mine.
i’ve seen many people pass me by
then pass me by again
and some don’t even get the chance
to start all over again!
along a path, you can’t get lost
because you know someone’s been there before,
and when a fork does appear
they tell me which way i should steer
they’ve stayed on paved for years.
please, don’t tell me how i should live
don’t have your hold on me,
the life i live, is mine to lose
if i should choose not to be.
so here i am, still following their path
the one that defines their lives,
still, i think it’s about time
for me to leave this road,
before those forks become knives!
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mrapook
I am from Miami, Florida and have written poems throughout my life. Some more prolific than others. I know this site is for young poets and writers, but i am young at heart with a little more life experiences. Since we all have been locked up in our own induced prison for awhile, i thought it was about time, since i have so much of it now, to gather all my writings and share my life with you all. Topics that i cover will be, "Mother Nature" "life" "Friendships" "Love" and "Some stories and Thoughts." I have loved art all my life, especially photography and graphic art (my profession, love designing logos and studied at the art institute of Ft. Lauderdale) and ceramics. I wrestled at light weight in high school and won a national award for one of my ceramic vases. I have gone through many rough waters in my life, which one of us hasn't,? which you will read when i post them. I fantasy roll play, play card games especially Poker, and i like board games. You are welcome to follow me on Facebook if you are so inclined to snoop through my pictures and my life. https://www.facebook.com/mitchell.abrahams.77 or for my poetry page "Me Myself & i" fb.me/mrapook I also belong the the "AllPoetry.com" website. Hope you enjoy my poems
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