The fork in the road

Decisions that i am facing make it difficult to see what the possible outcomes really are of the road i choose to take

The road forks...

And I must choose which road to take.

No easy decision, just heartache.

Both leading to something at stake.

I am torn.

 

The road forks...

And no matter what I choose

I still do not have you

Unsure of what to do;

I am torn.

 

The road forks...

And through blurry eyes I see;

That we weren't meant to be.

Maybe it's time I leave.

I am torn.

 

The road forks...

No answer I've been given.

Inside myself I've hidden

My past is what I have written

I am torn.

 

The road forks...

I must make a move

You I know I'll lose

But to me I must be true

Torn no more; I'm new

Skies will soon be blue

I know what I should do.

I must say goodbye to you.

 

Reviews

[Shelby]

Heartbreaking and beautiful simultaneaously. I love the hope of the last stanza, and that it changed from the rest by not ending with "I am torn". The ellipses complemented the indescision and uncertainty of a fork in the road of life. I love that the hope ended with a sad note, like music made into words. The rhymes were pretty clever and rarely hackneyed. I really connected with the fear/bewilderment/inner wisdom. Quite beautiful.

[TheFemininePad]

A beautiful and truly emotional poem. I definitely enjoyed reading your poem. I really like how you weave together your imagery. I don't see where I would improve the poem. I think you did a great job here. Your poem flows so smoothly.

[mikkiblueyes]

Beautifully written:) I can relate 2 this 1 totally!

[littlelilypurplebride]

I Agree with Shelby But this was so beautiful yes
heartbreaking i can relate to this very much
Hope every thing works out well with you May
God bless you on your path. God bless lily

[Chris38]

Well in the last line was a decision and that is good. When we come to these crossroads in life it can be hard to know what choice to make but a choice must be made. This was a wondeful poem.

[Margaret Marie Hubbard]

Tough choices we face in life are bitter at times! Great job.

[Chelsea]

This reminds me of a poem by Robert Frost, I cannot remember the name right now. I like it though---
I know the feeling of not being able to make up your mind. But also the consequences of the choices. A great write!

[OT]

ahh the crossroads of life - when you get to the point which way do you turn? ultimately both roads have happiness and sadness- just what balance to prefer? well written!! nice!1