I Walked Away From the Fast Bucks

I took that walk thru the forest of redemption I followed a trail and saw normal people However, I wasn't one of them At that time, I was like that hamster on a wheel Running in circles with the dark side Dodging the law Everyday I could be found in a pool hall Consorting with the cons, crooks and druggies I continued on that trail When I did come to a lake I saw my reflection And in the same light, I saw a thug That wasn't for me, my piece of pie I'm more of an admirer of nature Rabbits, squirrels and singing birds That's what I wanted, being normal Seeing the light, seeing the forest Instead of being on the dark side Being behind the eight ball During those years, I wasn't a blossom Seven years shady under a fruitless tree That was my spill and spiel I walked away I walked away from that sad song And treadmill Who cares about a fast buck ... and knowing where I was ... I much rather be a slow deer 10/23/22 I chose to run, but had I stayed, things would have been like Poetry Contest Sponsor-Anoucheka Gangabissoon 1st