Kim Merryman Poet Quatrain

It's Your Choice

Every day you have a choice,
Of how to live your life,
Serving others or serving self,
Making peace or causing strife.

You can choose to be cheerful,
Or choose to be sad.
You can choose to forgive,
Or choose to stay mad.

You can choose to love others,
As God has loved you,
Or you can choose to be selfish,
In all that you do.

You can choose to complain,
About  everything that's wrong,
Or you can choose to be grateful,
And praise God all day long.

So make your choices carefully,
Each and every day.
Choose the good, reject the bad,
And let Jesus guide your way.

7/22/21

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Barbara Peckham August 4, 2021 at 7:18 PM I loved this poem. Although it is not always easy, one can decide to be happy or not, in most cases. I think we discover that more and more as we grow older. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts in such a delightful poem. Kim Merryman August 5, 2021 at 6:36 PM Thank you for your comment, Barbara!

Nancy Kaufman July 26, 2021 at 9:10 AM I like this strong spiritual message which resonates with us all. Thank you for that. Kim Merryman July 27, 2021 at 12:18 PM Thank you, Nancy!

Rama Balasubramanian July 25, 2021 at 8:32 AM Lovely words of wisdom worth emulating. Beautiful Kim Merryman July 27, 2021 at 12:18 PM Thank you, Rama!

Heidi Sands July 24, 2021 at 1:03 PM Very nice message, with much wisdom, Kim. Well written :) Kim Merryman July 27, 2021 at 12:18 PM Thank you, Heidi!

JC Brul July 23, 2021 at 8:29 PM Brilliant poem' Praising God is always a good choice.. Kim Merryman July 27, 2021 at 12:17 PM Thank you, JCB!

Christuraj Alex July 23, 2021 at 8:19 PM It's a very beautiful poem on choices and the need of making proper choices. There's always an inner serenity intertwining in your words and concepts. This makes your poems so noble. Thank you for sharing this poem. Kim Merryman July 27, 2021 at 12:17 PM Christuraj, thank you for your beautiful comment!

Rico Leffanta July 23, 2021 at 12:02 PM Well done! Too many people choose an excuse! Kim Merryman July 27, 2021 at 12:16 PM Yes, many want to blame someone else for their problems instead of owning up to them. Thank you for your comment, Rico!

Mystic Rose Rose July 23, 2021 at 4:37 AM if we all made good choices, we'd have a much happier world, enjoyed your poem Kim, god bless ! Kim Merryman July 27, 2021 at 12:15 PM Yes we would! Thank you for commenting, Vie!

Debjani Mitra July 23, 2021 at 1:36 AM With such simple words ...such a BIG inspiration..yes that's the only way we can be happy... None of us have the life we want..but to live it with gratitude holds the key to keep up stress in control. Liked this one immensely Kim Merryman July 27, 2021 at 12:14 PM Thank you, Debjani! I'm happy you liked it!

Tom Cunningham July 23, 2021 at 12:38 AM Great advice Kim, words to live by. Tom Kim Merryman July 27, 2021 at 12:14 PM Thank you, Tom!

Unseeking Seeker July 22, 2021 at 10:04 PM Beautiful write, Kim Kim Merryman July 27, 2021 at 12:14 PM Thank you, Unseeking Seeker!

Joseph May July 22, 2021 at 8:21 PM What a beautiful message Kim, true words, Wonderful write Kim Merryman July 27, 2021 at 12:13 PM Thank you, Joseph!