I CHOSE THIS WAY

 

 

 

In this brief journey of life

So many paths I have chosen

And so many roads not taken

I often wonder

Have I made a mistake?

Could those paths, the ones I chose not to take

Could those have taken me to a better place?

I took them not for they looked dreary

Bereft of promise, hope and cheer

But what if I had mistaken

The road I had not taken

Could it have led me to where I wanted to be?

Not one, not two, they were so many

The roads I missed and did not take.

The ones I took they looked so great

Yet why is it that I blame my fate

For not taking the roads I missed.

Its all in my mind, I reason

I walk some paths, I avoid some

But is it right, I say, to blame my fate?

For the path not taken.

The directions were right, the signs were there

I trust myself that my destination is there

And choose to turn away from the road

The road I had not taken.

No, I have no regrets

They might have led me to heaven

But the roads I took

Did lead me to happiness, gave me peace

My choice of road was not a mistake.

I don’t miss anymore

The road I did not take.