A Series of Choices

A series of choices is what shapes a 
life.
Some lead to joy, others to strife.
They come in all sizes, both big and 
small.
Some lift us up and some make us 
fall.
Our choices affect us, but so often 
others
Strangers and friends, family and 
lovers.
Take care that your choices are 
honest and pure.
In every choice, try to be sure.
Choices revealed in actions and 
deeds.
They're nestled in wants, desires 
and needs.
What we say, what we don't.
What we will, what we won't.
We are judged by our choices, for 
good or for bad.
Living with memories, happy and 
sad.
Choices are rarely ever rehearsed.
Once they are made, seldom 
reversed.
Who we are at the core can be 
shown by a choice.
I hope that in yours, you'll always 
rejoice
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

A   Avatar
April 13, 2013 at 10:13 PM
Walter, a very nice and awesome poem. Congratulations with your Featured Poem of the week :-). Take care, and enjoy the new upcoming week. Always & Forever! GOODNIGHT **LINDA**
Hasselbach Avatar
April 12, 2013 at 9:22 AM
Read this on the home page. I loved it, good write. Keep up the good work :)
Mcconnell Avatar
April 8, 2013 at 11:40 AM
a joy to read, excellent write and indeed such scope in the choices of life, glad one of yours was poetry, well done, have a blessed day, Gordon
Thomas Avatar
April 24, 2012 at 1:40 PM
My first ever 7. Loved it. How true.
Williams Avatar
April 25, 2012 at 3:11 AM
Thanks so much W.D. I truly appreciate it. Walter
Simpkins Avatar
April 24, 2012 at 6:01 AM
very nicely written,loved it
Williams Avatar
April 25, 2012 at 3:12 AM
Thank you very much Susan. So kind. Walter
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace