Chances

There once was a chance I didn’t take, a path I chose not to travel. It seemed that the wide And well-used road Was safer than the gravel. I followed the way That many had trod And always watched ahead, Never looking aside Or trying the new, Just earning my daily bread. As the years went on I felt in my heart An uneasiness settle in. I longed for something, I knew not what, But it prickled under my skin. Life was passing me by, And I thought, I’ve naught To show for my life so far. What would have been If I’d taken the lane That led to a different star? It bothered me more As time went on, So I made myself decide. Do I want to go forth On the safe highway Or a route I’ve never tried? I made up my mind And searched and found A little used off-beat lane. It wound over rocks. There were hills to climb But my spirit felt no pain. My heart and my mind At last were freed. In this energizing space I could stretch my thoughts And free my soul To reach a higher place. I once had a chance That I didn’t take, But I had a second try. I’ll never look back - I’m glad that I dared Not to let this chance go by!