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Decision Or---Fence

When you make a decision that no one agrees Will help you move forward they get on their knees They beg you to think what your doing to them How choices like these will hurt and condemn Your head is not right they are quick to assume That this affects them bringing sadness and gloom Your heart is in turmoil take time to assess What you, have decided your thoughts are a mess Are you doing what's right? To yourself, you do plea You answer, my heart and my head do agree So moving ahead is yours to resolve It's not about them they need not involve It's then that you'll see it's just about you To figure this out this feeling, so new You'll have to sit by see how this plays out Your decision is final you know, there's no doubt What'll be in your future is anyone's guess but one thing for certain A decision is best You can't waver and pause for life to decide What's best for your own self Your happiness implied You can't please them all You have to be strong and not let their words hang round your head long Be proud you just did what a hero would do You've just stood up tall and announced you are true For decisions are not made lightly or quick You've pondered your options and made the best pick For life is too short to sit on the fence Resolve and decide you have the good sense

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 6/24/2018 12:50:00 PM
This one should hang on a wall somewhere. Words of wisdom indeed and so poetic.
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Date: 3/27/2016 4:28:00 PM
Really enjoyed reading this. Should always do what's best for you not what will make other people happy.
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Okanagan Bell
Date: 4/6/2016 9:02:00 PM
Thank you so much, I appreciate you. I am happy you enjoyed it...it was one of my first...keep reading for a little perspective on different issues or situations we find ourselves in.
Date: 3/27/2016 2:20:00 PM
Welcome to PS Diane, a real bril piece to start you off with us , look forward to reading more from you, keep spilling the ink!
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Okanagan Bell
Date: 4/6/2016 9:03:00 PM
Thank you, I appreciate the warm welcome. I am glad you liked it...i do too. Personal issue at the time, this shut them up.
Date: 3/15/2016 5:18:00 PM
Diane bell, 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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Okanagan Bell
Date: 4/6/2016 9:08:00 PM
Thank you very much, I appreciate your smiling and wishing for my success. I am sorry it took soooo long to reply but I just figured that part out. I do hope you continue to read my poems, maybe one will be just right for something happening to you, give a little perspective. That is my intent anyways, have a great day
Date: 3/14/2016 5:08:00 PM
Diane, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Okanagan Bell
Date: 4/6/2016 9:11:00 PM
Thank you so much and sorry it took sooo long for me to reply, i just figured that out. I appreciate constructive criticism...but I write from my heart and punctuation may not be what some desire, neither are my words right for some but I just fancy up what comes to my head when the situation arises. Some are easier than others, as we all know. have a great day
Date: 3/14/2016 1:41:00 PM
Sitting on the fence is condoning what's going on, better to decide one way or another even if its not easy,good poem x
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Okanagan Bell
Date: 4/6/2016 9:23:00 PM
Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it and got (the) intent. A person must decide, always. I so agree about the condoning part. This one actually kinda has a partner poem: "She's a Friend...Not"...Its family so they aren't happy...but I sure am.

Book: Shattered Sighs