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Paralyzed By Indecision

Here I stand Not able to choose When you get to an age There is so much to lose No time for rebuilding If the choice goes wrong That's why I've continued On this path for so long This isn't the first time I have stood at this place With the same decision I didn't want to face I wonder where I would be If I had chosen the other road Would I now be resting Not carrying this heavy load? I wish I knew the answer Either way there is a cost All that I have built Or the future I have lost Am I a coward If I don't go the other way? I want to listen to my gut And what it has to say My brain says continue Stay on the same one It's not about me I have a wife and son So I remain paralyzed Unable to choose Back to the beginning Will I gain Or will I lose Written by Richard Lamoureux for; Standing at a Crossroad contest.

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/15/2012 11:50:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win in Gail's "Standing At A Crossroad" contest Richard. Love, Carol

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/15/2012 11:53:00 AM

Thanks so much Carol.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/11/2012 10:44:00 AM

Congratulations in your wonderful win in Gail's contest,,, have a nice day Richard... xox~ pd

Seren Roberts

Date: 11/10/2012 8:21:00 AM

Congratulations Richard.... the path to right will be the path that you choose......Seren

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/10/2012 8:32:00 AM

Thanks Seren, all paths should be aided by prayer. I haven't been steered wrong when I have asked for God's help.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 11/10/2012 4:03:00 AM

Congratulations Richard, a well deserved win xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/10/2012 7:28:00 AM

Thanks so much

Bukang Liwayway

Date: 11/10/2012 3:13:00 AM

congratulations on your win friend Richard..its an awesome poem..cheers!!!! (^_^) Maria

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/10/2012 7:29:00 AM

I enjoyed yours as well.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 11/9/2012 8:51:00 PM

CONGRATS RICHARD ON A FANTASTIC WRITE AND WIN LUV ..

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/10/2012 7:30:00 AM

Thanks for your kind words.

Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday

Date: 11/8/2012 10:29:00 AM

A very honest statement for this universal feeling that after all is the checkpoint that keeps us fighting for best results, I think! Excellent write, Richard! Best wishes for the contest! :) Hanitra

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/8/2012 12:28:00 PM

We have many crossroads to navigate every day. Thanks Hanitra

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/8/2012 6:17:00 AM

It's probably no one who can answer Richard - You've made a choice that will surely be right for you. - As always a very good poem. - - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/9/2012 7:18:00 AM

I wish I could always say that but like most people I have gotten off track from time to time.

Shaz Cheesman

Date: 11/8/2012 1:14:00 AM

Great poem Rick, you have captured the mind and emotional conflict that one navigates in times of indecision. I wish u all the best in the choice u make...difficult whatever choice u make....Shaz

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/8/2012 10:59:00 PM

Thanks Shaz, not at a crossroad at this time just drawing on past experience.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/7/2012 6:39:00 PM

Excellent approach to the contest..Reads like winning material to me..Good luck in the contest..Thanks for stopping by..Your presence at my work was uplifting..Sara

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/7/2012 7:07:00 PM

My pleasure Sara. Thanks for your visit as well.

Jack Ellison

Date: 11/7/2012 2:47:00 PM

Everyone will ultimately come to a fork in the road. One can only hope the path you intuitively choose is the right one. An excellent write, Richard. I like your straight, easy to read poetic style... we both are on the same path! Cheers!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/7/2012 6:04:00 PM

Thanks so much Jack. I am not at a fork currently but probably will be in 5 years when I am planning to retire. I am looking forward to whatever challenges that will be available to me at that time. Maybe I will write another book without the added interruption of daily work.

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 11/7/2012 2:01:00 PM

Good write, Richard. I say listen to your gut instinct as the Holy Spirit will guide you through there. Love the write. Very gentle and soft. Love ya, Toquyen

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/7/2012 6:06:00 PM

Good advice Toquyen, thanks for reading, see my above comment to Jack.

Harry Horsman

Date: 11/7/2012 9:44:00 AM

you ask the question, and i like you are indecision mode, but i really like the poem, because i can relate to it....

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/7/2012 6:11:00 PM

Glad you like it, we are all faced with difficult decisions at different times in our lives. Sometime as we age we are more cautious. I am fine at this time but about 3 years ago I was at this crossroad and doing nothing proved to be the best decision. Now when I look back I could not be happier and I am in a good place heading towards retirement.