Choose                 

Choose the dark or choose the light.

Choose to lose or choose to fight.

Choose reason or passion to be in command.

Don't stand idle or you will not stand.

Choose to love or choose to hate.

Blame yourself or blame fate.

The choice is there is must be made.

The game is on it must be played.

 




Songs that came to mind as I re-read this poem which was written  in the '90s!

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Inside Box

I am locked in box constructed of my own fears.


I am drowning in a pool of my own tears.


I am down on my knees attempting to crawl,


I am trying so hard but I can't break this wall.


There is a lock and there is a key,


both of which are inside of me,


but I can't escape because I cannot look deep inside my mind.


I am terrified of what I may or may not find.

Innocent No More

There was a time I was innocent, that was long ago.

Then hurt and pain I did not know.

I saw the world through a child's eyes,

I believed in truth until I was shown the lies.

I had not learned the meaning of tears,

I had given my love without any fears,

but I've been hurt, my love abused,

I've been a fool, and I've been used.

I learned the rules of the game,

now I play without any shame.

The trusting innocent I am no longer,

I hit the bottom and came out stronger.

Forgive You Not

You could not beat the world,
No, you could only hurt children.
You found a way to feel powerful,
by hurting the child who trusted you.
Who could stay innocent in those conditions?
Who could have fun and play?
No one and I did not.
I grew up fast.
And now I know
you have never grown.
I'd like to hurt you,
and make you scream,
but that is not me.
No, instead I pity you.
Do not mistake that for forgiveness.