Choice

Choice

1
Comes a time when all is said and done.
And there and then just turn and walk away. 
When living is just no longer any fun.
2
And even if life was a race well run,
If it's at the end of a perfect day, why stay?
Comes a time when all is said and done.
3
As quality of life slips steadily away,
For every joyous ounce, a price to pay,
When living is just no longer any fun,
4
First pause and wallow in good memories.
Then with a soft chuckle, smile, and boldly say:
“Comes a time when all is said and done!”
5
Eventually, for all of us, it will come.
Despite desire the body will no longer Play;
When living is just no longer any fun.
6
Before dignity impairment is begun,
Will I face the inevitable? I may!
Comes a time when all is said and done,
When living is just no longer any fun!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Sankey- Lewis Avatar
March 10, 2016 at 7:27 AM
Huh. I think to myself, one day at a time; and when the going gets rough, simmer. This thought provoking poem wakes us up to the inevitable. Welcome to soup's garden.
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February 29, 2016 at 9:47 AM
As per a new poet here, I decided to go for your best poems and I must say that this one left me flabbergasted! You are a gem, a star and a potential mega duper souper! Keep on writing friend and you are highly welcome to PS... A definite 7
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February 14, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Keith, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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February 13, 2016 at 4:52 AM
Keith,, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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