Old poem - New career choice!

(card created by Art Durand)

Choices

11/23/93

We are led to the edge,

to leap, be pushed, or to hold on,

the selections made define us

setting tone for future progressions,

we weigh alternatives in illusion

imagining repercussions as guidelines

options limited through fear

electing direction from perceived comfort,

we want insured security

meant to keep us from any suffering

unwittingly we choose slow suffocation

robbing our energy to live freely,

we often break surface for a moment

when situation or person jolts our spirit

an opportunity to kick start the engine

removing the film of lifeless pursuits,

we understand our predicament sometimes

but the thought of change paralyzes

too tired to entertain the revolution

until the pain of staying outweighs the leaving,

we then muster the courage necessary

being led by the will to survive, and live fully,

making the tough choices that nourish our soul.