Two Roads diverged within a wood

[learnteach]

http://www.bartleby.com/119/1.html



Two roads diverged with a wood--
Sea roads within a wooden fleet.
Each of us masters of our own fate,
Whether on the sea or on the flood.

In a moment I had to chose,
No matter how long you think
commit thoughts to ear or ink
In a moment, you win and lose.

The sea roads shine with equal sun,
Or perhaps rage with equal storm
Given time, weather is a norm--
As before the wind you run.

I will not tell this with a sigh,
Wind and seas move more than floating wood
I strive to make each choice the best I could--
And always to be sailing high.

--John R. Schmidt Art Week 2006 1/9/2006

yes, I know there are some case changes, it's part of the work. This is responding to a comment made to me about choices, and especially a comment from Deena (d_mon_chick) who told me a long time ago that she'd live a life without regrets. Thanks to her, and to J. Warner, for inspiration in the recent past.

Comments

[d-mon-chick.livejournal.com]

This is a very nice nautical approach to the multiple roads poem.

Bravo John! I like it. We make choices all the time and these choices guide our path. The key is to be as conscious as possible when we make those choices.

And thanks for the dedication.

Wowza

[dame-cordelia.livejournal.com]

Very nice poem.

[vikingrose.livejournal.com]

I like this one better than the original... As always the essence in your words, you have such a beautiful way with them.

A good way to live a life.