Roads

Only one road leads to heaven
Though many roads lead to hell
That’s a fact I can’t hold back
It’s also one I know real well

When it comes to taking roads
Know that I have taken my share
At the end of the ones that lead to hell
I learned there is truly nothing there

So if you’re searching for empty
And you want to feel a lot of despair
Jump on in swim through some sin
Lose all those who ever did care

But always remember the other road
The one road that’s sunny and bright
Hopes never lost just pay the cost
And let your soul embrace the light

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 3/16/2009 4:46:00 AM
aww so beautifuly written and so full of truth, I too once took a wrong turn and got lost but I am so thankful that the Good Lord came and found me his lost sheep and brought me back to the right path. Take care God bless from diane
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Date: 2/13/2009 10:39:00 AM
I stand corrected, 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost.
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Date: 2/13/2009 10:36:00 AM
All those roads I know all too well, each one of them sent me on a road through hell...but, I have faith & hope I'm on the right road now. Great write Michael. Reminds me of the poem 'The Road Less Taken'
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Date: 11/19/2008 3:33:00 AM
I like this one especially. Thanks for your comments!
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Date: 11/13/2008 1:50:00 PM
Man don't I know it.
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Date: 11/13/2008 1:18:00 AM
So powerful and isnpiring,Mike, and just written from your heart and personal experiences.God bless you! my dear friend.D.
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Date: 11/7/2008 5:32:00 AM
That road seems to me the most difficult choice but the one most worthwhile. God Bless. Vince
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Date: 11/6/2008 7:33:00 AM
BRAVE AND POWERFUL WORDS! WHAT A DELIGHT BRINGING US LIGHT! KEEP IT UP!!
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Date: 11/5/2008 5:05:00 PM
ugh! so many things are sinful!!!!!! great poem- WÖLF
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Date: 11/5/2008 12:49:00 PM
i know god is right by my side thru all of this, i have cut out alot of things in my life recently to spend more time with my boys, and just be home with them more often, i got very sidetracked, i don't know what god is doing in my life right now, but i know this time at home more often is going to help my family and my relationship with god. your friend always cortney
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Date: 11/5/2008 12:44:00 PM
and then im always running somewhere with my kids, by the time im done im exhaused and fall asleep just to do the same thing again over the next day, and lately i feel like my time with god has been limited and ive been depressed. i would never give up on god, i love him way too much, but please keep me in your prayers. cont....
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Date: 11/5/2008 12:40:00 PM
hi micheal, how r u?? l love this poem. there is so much truth to it, and lately i've been having such a hard time, just some personal issues, alot of distractions and i've been spending alot of extra time in prayer. sometimes i get sidetracked with everything that goes on in my life. im a busy lady, i work and take care of my house cont...
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Date: 11/4/2008 8:37:00 PM
loved this poem and so heartwarming and true, except there is one road to hell. we may go through hell here on earth and their is lots of roads to go there. but the one and only hell there is only one road, refuse Jesus Christ when you die and it's hell you go. but i think you really knew that all ready.
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Date: 11/4/2008 5:35:00 PM
Loved the poem,great write.Thanks for the comment on my poem/write.A poetry friend always,Charlie.
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Date: 11/3/2008 11:38:00 AM
God bless you from diane,
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Date: 11/3/2008 11:37:00 AM
wow this is also amazing, it is beautiful, I rememebr writing a poem called the road ahead, and a poem called one way for my daughter who loves the song one way Jesus by hillsong, and she lives it, shes only 10 but still says she trusts no one but God, she trusts us as we are christians but she says she does not trust the rest for you dont know whats in them she even worries about what will happen to her cousins who are none believers, bless, anyway this poem is wonderful and uplifiting,
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Date: 11/1/2008 1:37:00 PM
Another beautiful rendition. Great advice fr us all. Thank you. Margaret.
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Date: 11/1/2008 3:31:00 AM
Giood advice for anyone, michael. nice quatrain, Love Kristin
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Date: 11/1/2008 1:26:00 AM
Encouraging quatrain Michael.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
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Date: 10/31/2008 10:11:00 PM
Thats a sound advice Michael. Just loved the first stanza. There's hope, honesty and yes the future here. Blessings and love, Chitra
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Date: 10/31/2008 1:20:00 PM
Wisdom, choices, and then that decision....Loved this, Always, Christy
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Date: 10/31/2008 12:55:00 PM
Uh Michael great advice I think we've all gone through some sins! But I like the other road! Happy Halloween! Laura :)
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Date: 10/31/2008 11:34:00 AM
Thank you.
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Date: 10/31/2008 7:47:00 AM
The road less travel came to my mind as I read this piece. Narrow the path that leads to righteousness and broad is the road that leads to destruction. After reading your piece I am move by you and your words. This put me into the right frame of mind. Thanks for all your wonderful comments..they are well appreciated..it keeps me going...Chris
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Date: 10/31/2008 7:29:00 AM
Michael, This poem caught at my heart..Ime looking down a couple of roads right now..hope I choose the right one. Your poem kind of reminds me of Robert Frost..and his road not taken. My hopes for you..endless sunny roads..with maybe a couple turnouts to keep you listening. BG
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