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gofor42
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since 2000-01-23
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0 posted 2000-09-08 01:17 PM


I see a signpost
At the point where the path diverges.
A voice in my head screams
"Take the road less traveled!"
But I ignore it
And follow the wider,
Well-worn path like everyone else.
The voice rails against me,
My very being yearns for the other path,
But my feet carry me inexplicably
Down my chosen path.
The quick, easy way spreads before me,
And I wonder what lay down the other road.
My mind dances in argument with my body,
Trying unsuccessfully to redirect my steps.
But nothing can change my destiny now,
For my path is chosen.

"If you can't annoy somebody, there's little point in writing."
--Kingsley Amis

© Copyright 2000 Chuck Cottrell - All Rights Reserved
pegasus111
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since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa
1 posted 2000-09-08 01:36 PM


have always traveled the lesser path myself. A bit bumpy and unpredictable is this road, but, hell, so am I. I liked this work..It brought back memories of my own choices..well written too.

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost

gofor42
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since 2000-01-23
Posts 143
Arkansas
2 posted 2000-09-08 01:48 PM


Thanks...I think I was reading a little too much Robert Frost the other day, and this just sorta popped out...I've followed the wrong path a few too many times, and I try to stay on the road less traveled, but it's not always easy.

"If you can't annoy somebody, there's little point in writing."
--Kingsley Amis

Jon Mewett
Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304

3 posted 2000-09-08 03:57 PM


Yeah easy choices are not always the right ones........or the most exciting.

GoForit

Jon

Denise
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4 posted 2000-09-08 09:31 PM


Excellent poem! I really enjoyed this!

Denise

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