Choices

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    A simple rhyme about choices that we face in life.  

    Choices

    The sweetness of life I’ve tasted

    With opportunities sometimes wasted

    Many friends have come and gone

    Some passing some moving on.

     

    Life is a sea of choices

    Presented in various voices

    The path we choose a role of the dice

    Rarely presented to us twice

     

    We forge ahead as best we can

    As if we had a foolproof plan

    Yet fate will play a major role

    And ultimately seize control

     

    So are we adrift in a churning sea

    Our lives just meaningless debris?

    Or are we capable of so much more

    If we allow our spirits to rise and soar?

     

    The answer lies deep within each soul

    Waiting patiently to assume its role

    So reach inside yourself and say

    Who shall I be this brand new day?

    Shall I satisfy my own selfish needs?

    Or shall I rise to far greater deeds?

     ©Copyright Charlie Gragg November 15, 2009

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    Luwonda commented on Choices

    02-20-2011

    I like the inspiration! And I like the motivational rhyme. I lifted my spirit and soul.

    Hampton

    02/21/2011

    Thank you. It is rewarding to know that one my my writes might be found to be inspiriing

    sevyn7 commented on Choices

    02-18-2011

    this poem rings of wisdom, and inspiration, I really enjoyed reading this.

    Hampton

    02/18/2011

    Such a nice and welcome comment. Thank you.

    blackfootlady commented on Choices

    12-06-2009

    this one I really liked.It has alot of character and style.ty

    Hampton

    12/06/2009

    You're very kind and I'm glad you liked it.

    Teardrops commented on Choices

    12-03-2009

    a truly wonderful poem love the flow and hope to read more of yours

    Hampton

    12/03/2009

    Thank you very much.

    Charlie23 commented on Choices

    11-28-2009

    So very cool, and true! Love this one, Hampton! Don't even have a specific favorite line, because it's written so perfect throughout! I love the philosophy you present in this poem!

    Hampton

    11/28/2009

    Thank you. It is always nice to hear that a write or poem is read and enjoyed.

    Poetry is what gets lost in translation.

    Robert Frost (1875-1963) American Poet.

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    Nonsense 12
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    Young Jimmy O’Fallon 11
    The Computer From Hell 18
    Life Ain’t for Sissies 16
    The Mind In Motion 13
    The Game of Poetry 9
    Silence 55
    WordSlinger 19
    Holiday Thoughts 12
    Sweet Mary 18
    From White to Grey to Black 19
    The Reckoning 12
    And All of That Jazz 16
    Today 25
    No Offense, Just My Opinion 16
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    Political Change? 14
    The Female Gender 17
    I’m In Charge Here, Aren’t I? ( With Epilogue) 10
    I’m In Charge Here, Aren’t I? 7
    Remembering 11
    This Web We Weave 13
    The End 16
    The Day the Clouds Cried 16
    The Path of Life 12
    My Mother Ruth 12
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    Humanities Challenge 14
    A Cowboy's Perspective 12
    July in Buda Texas 14
    The OP Poets Parade 20
    The Chatelaine 12
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    Poetry and Fine Wine 18
    The Man What Am 10
    The Final Beat of My Heart 16
    The Rainbow of Poets 19
    A Cowboy's Lament 13
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    The Wee People 19
    An Evening at an Irish Pub 15
    The Scent of Love 14
    Fresh News from Buda Texas 16
    Memories of Times Past 13
    The Dance of the Poets 20
    The Confession 14
    Road to Obscurity 18
    Barbara 14
    Shadows 15
    Prescience 17
    Words That Bind 54
    Wondering 26
    New Year News from Buda Texas 13
    We Are All Witnesses 16
    Christmas 25
    A Cowboy’s Prayer 29
    The 9 ers 24
    Love Defined 27
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    The Long Wait. 19
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    Angels Without Wings 20
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    Pride and Shame 18
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