What You Should Do

Late at night
    music on the radio
the lights out 
   Your fate is in your hands
What you should do 
      with your remaining time 
  is something you must decide
      Late at night 
            music on the radio 
the candle of life 
    burning slowly 
You must decide what you 
      should do 
The demons within 
     and without
   Make your decision 
a difficult one
Let 
the 
light 
of 
the 
moon
       illuminate your path 
Let starlight aid you 
         on your journey 
Let yourself travel
          on paths of peace
towards the ultimate goal 
     which lies at the end
of a very long road
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Maverick Avatar
June 26, 2012 at 11:48 PM
A very reflective piece that highlights the anomalies of perception and reality's within its lines Matthew; sharpens my thoughts I hope to some good."
Mac Donald Avatar
June 26, 2012 at 6:21 PM
A thought provoking write, Matthew. Much to see on this path towards "which lies at the end". "a very long road", we might stubble but should dust ourselves off and move ahead. Nicely penned!! Mikki
Dietrich Avatar
June 23, 2012 at 6:24 PM
I really like this one,Matt. it's similar to other poems of yours and yet distinct!
Wesley Avatar
June 20, 2012 at 7:38 PM
With time running out there is limited opportunity to get it together. Nice ending that gives hope.
Palmer Avatar
June 20, 2012 at 3:45 PM
nicely written Matthew
Chachere Avatar
June 20, 2012 at 10:18 AM
I see, don't waste your free time doing nothing ..when you could be doing something that moves you forward in life.very meaningful write ~always&forever Lynette
Song Avatar
June 17, 2012 at 7:58 PM
You sure draw many pictures of the heavens in this contemplative write. Quite possibly, u have the answer and need to just GO FOR IT! The answer is usually found when we talk to the One who made these stars. Love to ya, Gwendolen
Song Avatar
June 17, 2012 at 7:56 PM
Matthew, You'll have to forgive me for not visiting your poems for the longest time...Sometimes just pop over and say, "Hey, check out my latest!" bc I had been so busy with school for the past 2 yrs and got out of touch with some of my fav'd poets. Gwendolen
Loving Iii Avatar
June 17, 2012 at 6:55 PM
what should yoyu do with your remaining time. i think at this point that questioned has been answered already. the question now is should i go deeper. risk it all though my heart is at stake. it's a high stakes risk we're taking when we give our all.
Kendrick Avatar
June 17, 2012 at 6:49 PM
Very expressive and emotive work..I feel that this one speaks of something deeper than just late at night..Enjoyed reading this eve..Thanks for stopping by, reading, and commenting on my work..Sara
Cra Avatar
June 17, 2012 at 6:16 PM
I love this poem... it's so good! It's probably... you'll never believe this... one of my favorites!Once again, I want you to know that this poem is incredible... you should really think about getting it published. I know a great website that publishes poetry in a book and you can win prizes. (It's a contest.) You could easily win; this poem is dynamite! Visit poeticpossibilities.tk and you'll find it under the tab: "Monthly Contest." You really should enter it... it is a truly outstanding poem.
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