My paths

A Poem by maddie

Life is going pretty rough
It seems my path is covered in dust
I don’t know which way to turn next
I’m thinking and guessing and trying my best
Gosh darnit maddie can’t you just choose?
See the thing is I’ve tried, but I’m still so confused
A lesson I’m learning over time-
Each decision has consequences that follow behind
Some good some bad and a bit inbetween
Some very obvious and some not seen.
I’m scared that if I take a path,
I’ll go go and then I’ll look back
I’ll see all the things that could have been
And wonder “what if I took that path instead?”
My biggest goal is to love my life
And to be able to say at the end of the night
“I chose the ‘right’ path and I’m happy with myself
Regardless of things that might’ve turned out”
I say the ‘right’ path because I’m coming to know...
There is no ‘right’ path to just pick and go.
There is no signs or a map or key,
It’s all up to me, it’s all up to me...
Wow that’s scary when I say it out loud...
If I pick the ‘wrong’ path can’t I just turn around?
A question I’ve always seemed to just do
Without ever realizing what my life had come to...
A jumbled mess of half walked paths...
Pulling every which way to make it all last.
That was fine and fun way back when
But now I see that is no way to live.
Well Maddie can’t you just ask for help?
Oh 100% yes, and for guidance as well.
I have asked the people I know and trust...
“Which path would you take if they’re all covered in dust?”
Most weren’t sure but they said their thoughts
Now it’s still up to me which path will I walk?
Still unsure but a little more steady,
I will pack up my things and go when I’m ready.
The path that I choose will be my own path,
Unpaved and untraveled, and I’m okay with that.
I know this path won’t lead me home,
Tho it may be scary, im never alone.
The path that I choose I will live with a smile
Keeping my head high, walking the same path for miles.
Might be a rough or rocky start
but it’ll work out part by part
Things will slowly fall into place
Never looking back and keeping my pace.
Confident with the path I chose
Believe in myself, ready? Let’s go.