Life Comes Down To One Move

In our lifetime, we will make over a million decisions. 
But life is permanent and we usually don't get a chance to make revisions. 
Out of all of those, only a few in life will make you and matter. 
Its those decisions that will fill you with happiness or make you shatter. 

We don't get to see what the future holds, not even a glance.
So life boils down to one insane move, you only get that one chance. 
This is not a question that someone knows the answer to. 
It is not something someone will ask, but a decision that is inside you. 

Will you face your fears when you ask yourself it?
Or will you let your chance pass you bye and submit?
This choice won't be easy, you will push yourself to the edge of the cliff.
But if you choose to take it on, you will never ask yourself, what if?

There can only be two outcomes, pass or fail. 
Whichever it is, at least at the end you can exhale. 
You'll know when that moment is here, so take on the endeavor. 
If you don't, you might regret it forever.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Suzadail Jr. Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 4:16 PM
This was good. Read Teddy Roosevelt's remark about critics. Life is a one shot deal, so you've got to play the hand you are given. Vince
Kendrick Avatar
March 30, 2011 at 4:04 PM
Great one on a very good topic..Those decisions can destroy us for sure..Sara
Brown Avatar
March 30, 2011 at 5:35 AM
Enjoyed reading this excellent piece of poetry this morning Chris. Thank you for sharing it. Love, Carol
Onclaud Avatar
March 30, 2011 at 4:00 AM
shining, contemplative read, chris... well done! :) huggs, nette
Horsman Avatar
March 30, 2011 at 12:37 AM
Like this Chris, so much truth here, Harry
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