Independent Action

 

One's choice of being independent
 speaks from the inner heart
Avoiding a life of containment
 has been a goal from the start

 

I listened to the educators
 who told us what to learn
But my thinking was more independent
 what they said was not my concern

 

My choices have determined the future
 and they have given me great joy
No one should ever question them
 unless their goal was to destroy

 

Everywhere I looked for answers
 I saw how different others are
My thoughtful choices are better
 at least this has been true so far

 

My efforts as I write poetry
 have been a search for the truth
Searching for reality is more interesting
 as it has been since my youth

 

We must live our life as we see fit
 it is all about what we choose
Anything other than a thoughtful search
 there will be very much to lose

 

Fulfilling this promise to yourself
 gives every day some new pleasure
What more could anyone ask
 than to take life's full measure

 

Having a strong belief in my efforts now
 there is far less chance for regret
Every day has is a new opportunity
 this is the best life will ever get

 

          7.22.2013

 

  

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

What an uplifting way to look at life! "We must live our life as we see fit
it is all about what we choose" Truer words were never written. Too often people blame everyone but themselves for the consequences of their own choices in life. Your rhyme flows easily and the words contain wonderful life advice. Lydi*