Home » Poems » John Watt » I Made My Choice

John Watt | + Follow Poet |

I Made My Choice

Poet's Notes

(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like John Watt.

I had to choose between extremes: to see the light of freedom but be paralyzed; or have strong arms and legs, but be a slave. I swallowed hard and prayed, then made my choice. [Double Tetractys] written 13 Sep 2020

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Carol Mitra

Date: 9/17/2020 10:20:00 PM

John the only shows when faced with difficult choices we choose whats best my friend...Congrats on you win.

John Watt
Date: 9/17/2020 10:32:00 PM

If we listen to our heart, it almost always knows the right choice to make. Thanks for the visit and comment, Carol!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 9/17/2020 8:34:00 PM

John, I thought I had commented on this wonderful write - definitey between a rock and a hard place so eloquently, and creatively, expressed. It suggests so many grey areas. Congratulations on your well deserved first place win my friend!

John Watt
Date: 9/17/2020 10:32:00 PM

Probably a victim of the Soup gremlins again... thanks for persevering and visiting a second time with your wonderful words, my dear friend! So inspired to write more after reading such uplifting comments. Grab a bat, you're up!

Eve Roper

Date: 9/17/2020 6:57:00 PM

Very inspirational, John, we are given the gift of right and wrong; it is our choice to choose .. Congrats on your wonderful win :) <3 Hugs Eve..

John Watt
Date: 9/17/2020 10:29:00 PM

Another winner of a contest, my friend! You find such interesting and evocative images to stir the hidden muses to new inspiration. Thank you for the generous placement, Eve, and for sponsoring so many fun challenges. Hugs ~ John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/15/2020 1:25:00 PM

wow, STrONG stuff!!!!

John Watt
Date: 9/15/2020 3:08:00 PM

Thanks!

Jan Allison

Date: 9/14/2020 3:56:00 PM

what a splendid interpretation of the image, i chose this picture too I found it quite bizarre lol:-) hugs jan xx

John Watt
Date: 9/14/2020 4:01:00 PM

Yes, bizarre is a good word for it, Jan! Maybe that's what triggered my sluggish muse into action? Thanks for your kind support, my friend.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 9/14/2020 10:18:00 AM

wonderful, john!

John Watt
Date: 9/14/2020 10:37:00 AM

Thank you for the visit and kind comment, ilene!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/14/2020 10:16:00 AM

An absolute winner you have created and crafted John my friend. - I enjoyed it and re-read it twice, and I must definitely fave this one Hugs and blessings, Jenn.

John Watt
Date: 9/14/2020 10:36:00 AM

Grateful for the fave and the friendly, uplifting comment, Jenn. Hugs and blessings ~ John