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What Road Should I Take?


Right now I don't know what to do.
I want to change, try something new.
One road tells me to choose
And to have a positive view.

Another road is dark and long
Knowing that I must be strong.
Although each road calls out my name,
Having true joy will be my aim.

To be positive I will try
Knowing I can hold my head high.
Even through times I don't succeed,
I will know this is what I need

This other world can bring me pain
Through the thunder, lightning, and rain.
Although my trials maybe tough,
Giving up will not be enough.

I listen to my heart and mind
And not choose to go through life blind.
Faith helps me find the world I own
Learning from every stepping stone.
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Written on September 19, 2026

Submitted by Pookietoo on September 20, 2026

Modified by Pookietoo on September 24, 2026

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SchemeAAXA BBCC DDEE FFGG HHII
Closest metreIambic tetrameter
Characters687
Words155
Stanzas5
Stanza lengths4, 4, 4, 4, 4

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3 Comments
  • Anthony-7
    Stepping stones in our journey often can offer light into our future. Nice poem Darla
    LikeReply23 hours ago
  • lepreson85
    Very nice, there's much wisdom in this poem, well done.
    LikeReply5 days ago

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