Everything is about choices

You can choose to believe 
in yourself
and make something 
of your life,
or you can choose
to do nothing
and merely take up time
and space.
You can choose to make
each day a beautiful day,
or you can choose 
to walk around in misery
and full of anger.
You can choose to make
a difference in this world,
or you can choose 
to complain about everything 
and do nothing to change 
anything.
You can choose to be
a leader and an innovator,
or you can choose 
to follow the crowd
and wander aimlessly through
life.
You can choose 
God and everlasting life,
or you can choose sin
and spiritual death.
Everything is about choices.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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De Beaulieu Avatar
February 16, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Hello James Howerton, Enjoyed this poem. I am making this poem my fav. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
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February 17, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Hello James Howerton, i enjoyed your poem. yes you are right, Everything has a choice. I made it my fav. ERnjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
Howerton Avatar
February 16, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Hello Darlene and thank you so much for your comment. Have a great day
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