Paths not taken
                                                By: Lawrence W Langman (c)

                                                     We are children
                                                     of this Earth.
                                                     From this dirt which
                                                     gave us birth.

                                                     From the dust we
                                                     rise above.
                                                     Into the heavens
                                                     on wings of doves.

                                                     With our wills of
                                                     which we strive.
                                                     We fight our demons
                                                     to stay alive.

                                                     Each day we rise
                                                     to meet the sun.
                                                     Stopping the madness
                                                     from coming undone.

                                                     Carrying a torch
                                                     of fiery flames.
                                                     With vigor and vim
                                                     taking no names.

                                                     Inside one's eyes
                                                     we delve into.
                                                     Seeking solace
                                                     our souls pursue.
                                              
                                                     Paths we follow
                                                     forks we choose.
                                                     Laid down in place
                                                     to utterly confuse.

                                                     Do I turn left or
                                                     do I turn right?
                                                     Do I dare to run
                                                     or stand and fight?