Train Ride Decides
"Each day we assess,
What we will do best
Even if not a direct decision,
We are guided by our inner vision
Sculpted by time and events,
And our desire for happiness
To chose that which feels right,
And I’m not meaning to be trite
For its the obvious choice,
If satisfaction had a voice
But sometimes decisions are not clean cut,
When personality’s and circumstances muck them up
Causing us to rethink or compromise,
For keeping the peace is also wise
A battle now, we chose not to fight,
Saving that for when the time is right
How then, can we appeal,
Without a pouting wail
Or temper tantrum to get our way,
For what we wanted today
Perhaps we need to understand,
The over reach of others demands
Wanting to claim some of me,
To prevent what I want to be
Each day “your” train leaves the “station”,
Traveling to its “destination “
Who you invite to travel in that car,
Determines who you are
Your choice then, is the “Express”,
Straight to what you think is best
Or one that pauses at every stop,
Because that’s what someone else has thought
How you travel in life is your decision,
So remain true to your vision
Copyright © Christopher Rowland | Year Posted 2019
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