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The Road Split Two Ways

The road split two ways The traveler stood and stewed He was holding up traffic Though he sought not to be rude One sign said, 'The Easy Life' The other, 'Eternal Rest' He honestly didn't know Which one would be best He heard a voice under him Above him, a second voice too One voice for each road sign Both sounded good ~ What to do... He startled himself with a shock of a thought His life had been hard; had it all been for naught Right then and there he knew which road to choose So, he laid himself down and proceded to snooze * * * * * My tale has been told; there's nothing more to say I hope it has brightened a part of your day And that you thought to yourself what you might just do When a fork in the road one day greets you

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Indiana Shaw

Date: 7/7/2020 11:36:00 PM

A brilliant tale of this man's interpretation of just what "eternal rest" meant, had me laughing all the way through the darn traffic jam he created . . . : )

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/8/2020 7:13:00 PM

Thank you so much for the encouragement, Indiana! Appreciated. :) Gershon

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/2/2020 6:07:00 PM

Hello Gershon Wolf, which road would I chose? I would have to be at the cross a road in order to make that choice. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/3/2020 1:47:00 PM

Hello Gershon Wolf, This poem makes a person think as to what to do. Thank you. Enjoy your day my friend.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/2/2020 6:34:00 PM

Thanks for going back a month to dig this one out, Darlene. May all your decisions 'road-worthy.' ~ Gershon

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/10/2020 11:18:00 AM

There are many who think they had a choice on the operating table, this poem made me think of them and how difficult the choice would be - to finally relax or return to their flesh body.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/10/2020 4:04:00 PM

Wow. Hope I never face that choice... Interesting you thought of that, Caren. :) gw

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 6/9/2020 4:58:00 PM

I also get tired when I have to make too many decisions so I can relate. Sometimes a nap is the best way to go...excellent pen, Gershon! Blessings, Rhonda xx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/10/2020 12:47:00 PM

Naps are, indeed, vastly underrated! Thanks, Rhonda! :) gw

Kenneth Cheney

Date: 6/9/2020 10:07:00 AM

Ah! Choices, decisions must be made. Pray for wisdom. Thanks for pointing out the choices in a thoughtful and interesting write.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/10/2020 12:45:00 PM

Thank YOU for your kind words, Kenneth. Appreciate your support. Best wishes, Gershon

Jcb Brul

Date: 6/9/2020 7:12:00 AM

well-composed poem. Beautiful! To my faves..

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/10/2020 12:42:00 PM

Thank you so much for the FAVE, JCB. Always a privilege for me. Warm wishes, Gershon

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 6/9/2020 6:06:00 AM

I enjoyed this poem. It's a fave for me me. Love and blessings sent your way, dear friend... Gina

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/10/2020 11:58:00 AM

Gosh, thanks for the FAVE, Gina! Always appreciated. Blessings, Gershon

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 6/9/2020 12:46:00 AM

Great pome Gershon, well written, Great rhyme and rhythm.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/10/2020 11:55:00 AM

Thanks for your encouraging words, Timothy. Cheers, Gershon

Jenish Somadas

Date: 6/9/2020 12:45:00 AM

Wow.. A fave for me.. Great write Gershon..a fork in the road greeted me several times.. And the two voices started to ring.. But what I selected is the right way to me, because there is no right/wrong way to choose..

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/10/2020 11:55:00 AM

You sound like you can turn lemon into lemonades and lose-lose into win-win. So, while we're on the subject, can you turn water to... Ha, ha. I got carried away there... :) gw