Change

Which shall I choose; should I face a

Future that holds much fear but possible gain

Or shall I let myself be beckoned back to a

Past, familiar but embellished with pain

I like to live in the familiar

Where the day to day stays the same

And if a difference does arise

I am never the one to blame

My days would always be sunny

I’d greet everyone with a smile

Each minute I would account for

Everyday would be worthwhile

But I know change is inevitable

And often things are not what they seem

Those that we trust often hurt us

And a goal may be just a pipe dream

There are times we have to learn from a change

Let go of the pain and the anger

And cast your eyes to a new sight

Every change may not always spell danger

Changes may never be my favorite thing

But, hopefully someday I will see

For whatever change that comes about

Will not change this person that is me

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Jennifer Lee Nov 28, 2010, 2:04am UTC

I couldn't have said it better myself. Well done, I love it and can totally relate.

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Wandering Soul Nov 28, 2010, 6:45am UTC

"When you come to a fork in the road, take it"

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Bernard C. Nov 28, 2010, 7:04am UTC

Typo 'Greet' iso 'Great' in third stanza - Very nicely written - some changes are inevitable that feelings are usually telling too - thanks for sharing :-)

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Sandy Moore Nov 28, 2010, 9:05am UTC

This is great with a lot of truth in it.

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Karen M. Nov 28, 2010, 9:41am UTC

Change is so hard...you put it into words beautifully!

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Angie O. Nov 28, 2010, 10:04am UTC

Thanks everone and thanks for catching typo, I'll fix that one now. I am horrible with change.

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Susan G. Nov 28, 2010, 10:49am UTC

This speaks to me. Thank you.

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sharon g. Nov 28, 2010, 2:12pm UTC

This is very powerful. I am in a place looking forwards and backwards as well.

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Angie O. Nov 28, 2010, 3:17pm UTC

Thanks Susan and Sharon.

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Chris Brockman Nov 28, 2010, 6:00pm UTC

Wise words. Change is inevitable. The way to profit best from it is to embrace it and enhance it, influence it in our favor.

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Glenda D. Dec 4, 2010, 10:37pm UTC

This definitely came from your soul. It says exactly what we've talked about many times. Great writing Ladybug.

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Angie O. Dec 4, 2010, 11:06pm UTC

Thanks Chris and Glenda. You are right, Glenda, we have talked about this, not sure I have gotten better with change but trying. Still difficult for me to get used to change and not see it as a negative but I guess some changes are negative and some positive.

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JOHN BECK Dec 17, 2010, 12:23pm UTC

Wonderful, Angie. Some like to take "leaps of faith", some prefer to live within their comfort zones, but sometimes we have to forge ahead or get out of the way. It's so important not to lose who we are in the process.

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Angie O. Dec 19, 2010, 1:21pm UTC

Very true, thanks John.

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William Dotani Dec 20, 2010, 2:10pm UTC

Lovely flow in verse philosophical It is good you show the importance of hope and determination to get through.

I have a slight critique in that you are a bit too wordy. Trust your metaphors.

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Angie O. Dec 20, 2010, 6:39pm UTC

Thanks william, I do tend to sometimes go on and on and on....... lol

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Sheila Deeth Jan 13, 2011, 1:11am UTC

I like this musing. Change happens, but I love your last line.

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