Richard Lamoureux Poet Rhyme

Paralyzed By Indecision

Here I stand 
Not able to choose
When you get to an age
There is so much to lose

No time for rebuilding
If the choice goes wrong
That's why I've continued
On this path for so long

This isn't the first time
I have stood at this place
With the same decision
I didn't want to face

I wonder where I would be
If I had chosen the other road
Would I now be resting
Not carrying this heavy load?

I wish I knew the answer
Either way there is a cost
All that I have built
Or the future I have lost

Am I a coward
If I don't go the other way?
I want to listen to my gut
And what it has to say

My brain says continue 
Stay on the same one
It's not about me
I have a wife and son

So I remain paralyzed
Unable to choose
Back to the beginning 
Will I gain
Or will I lose


Written by Richard Lamoureux for; Standing at a Crossroad contest.

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Carol Sunshine Brown November 15, 2012 at 11:50 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win in Gail's "Standing At A Crossroad" contest Richard. Love, Carol Richard Lamoureux November 15, 2012 at 11:53 AM Thanks so much Carol.

Poet Destroyer A November 11, 2012 at 10:44 AM Congratulations in your wonderful win in Gail's contest,,, have a nice day Richard... xox~ pd

Seren Roberts November 10, 2012 at 8:21 AM Congratulations Richard.... the path to right will be the path that you choose......Seren Richard Lamoureux November 10, 2012 at 8:32 AM Thanks Seren, all paths should be aided by prayer. I haven't been steered wrong when I have asked for God's help.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl November 10, 2012 at 4:03 AM Congratulations Richard, a well deserved win xx Richard Lamoureux November 10, 2012 at 7:28 AM Thanks so much

Bukang Liwayway November 10, 2012 at 3:13 AM congratulations on your win friend Richard..its an awesome poem..cheers!!!! (^_^) Maria Richard Lamoureux November 10, 2012 at 7:29 AM I enjoyed yours as well.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 9, 2012 at 8:51 PM CONGRATS RICHARD ON A FANTASTIC WRITE AND WIN LUV .. Richard Lamoureux November 10, 2012 at 7:30 AM Thanks for your kind words.

Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday November 8, 2012 at 10:29 AM A very honest statement for this universal feeling that after all is the checkpoint that keeps us fighting for best results, I think! Excellent write, Richard! Best wishes for the contest! :) Hanitra Richard Lamoureux November 8, 2012 at 12:28 PM We have many crossroads to navigate every day. Thanks Hanitra

Anne-Lise Andresen November 8, 2012 at 6:17 AM It's probably no one who can answer Richard - You've made a choice that will surely be right for you. - As always a very good poem. - - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux November 9, 2012 at 7:18 AM I wish I could always say that but like most people I have gotten off track from time to time.

Shaz Cheesman November 8, 2012 at 1:14 AM Great poem Rick, you have captured the mind and emotional conflict that one navigates in times of indecision. I wish u all the best in the choice u make...difficult whatever choice u make....Shaz Richard Lamoureux November 8, 2012 at 10:59 PM Thanks Shaz, not at a crossroad at this time just drawing on past experience.

Sara Kendrick November 7, 2012 at 6:39 PM Excellent approach to the contest..Reads like winning material to me..Good luck in the contest..Thanks for stopping by..Your presence at my work was uplifting..Sara Richard Lamoureux November 7, 2012 at 7:07 PM My pleasure Sara. Thanks for your visit as well.

Jack Ellison November 7, 2012 at 2:47 PM Everyone will ultimately come to a fork in the road. One can only hope the path you intuitively choose is the right one. An excellent write, Richard. I like your straight, easy to read poetic style... we both are on the same path! Cheers! Richard Lamoureux November 7, 2012 at 6:04 PM Thanks so much Jack. I am not at a fork currently but probably will be in 5 years when I am planning to retire. I am looking forward to whatever challenges that will be available to me at that time. Maybe I will write another book without the added interruption of daily work.

Toquyen Harrell November 7, 2012 at 2:01 PM Good write, Richard. I say listen to your gut instinct as the Holy Spirit will guide you through there. Love the write. Very gentle and soft. Love ya, Toquyen Richard Lamoureux November 7, 2012 at 6:06 PM Good advice Toquyen, thanks for reading, see my above comment to Jack.

Harry Horsman November 7, 2012 at 9:44 AM you ask the question, and i like you are indecision mode, but i really like the poem, because i can relate to it.... Richard Lamoureux November 7, 2012 at 6:11 PM Glad you like it, we are all faced with difficult decisions at different times in our lives. Sometime as we age we are more cautious. I am fine at this time but about 3 years ago I was at this crossroad and doing nothing proved to be the best decision. Now when I look back I could not be happier and I am in a good place heading towards retirement.