Choices we make define who we become.
Choices we don’t make allow others to define us.
It all comes down to choice.
In an age where women daily face
the stripping down of choices
each decision we make
adds fuel to the fire
of our right to make choices.
It all comes down to choice.
I’m not talking about life or death here
I’m not talking about my body
or that of a fertilized egg.
Those choices are important
but they are not the only choices that come
with the package of womanhood.
It ALL comes down to choice.
I’m talking about my core
my being
my self
and how each decision
or non-decision
either opens a door
or slams one shut.
It all comes down to choice.
The path I choose is my own to choose
but I am not travelling alone
so one choice
affects all
choices.
IT ALL COMES DOWN TO CHOICE!
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference." Robert Frost
Apr 27, 2012 @ 07:53:10
Nice poem, Lisa. We so often forget that not-choosing is, indeed, a choice–and just as potentially powerful as conscious decision.
Have a wonderful weekend, my friend.
Hugs,
Kathy
Apr 27, 2012 @ 07:54:33
I think the “wonderfulness” of my weekend may depend on the decisions I make. I’m so confused. I hope yours is indeed wonderful.
Lisa
Apr 27, 2012 @ 07:55:39
Hang in there, my friend! Hope you get some clarity.
Apr 27, 2012 @ 09:32:34
Lisa, I know your choices will be sound, whatever they become. xo
Apr 27, 2012 @ 14:11:34
Thanks Andra. It’s good to know someone has faith.
Apr 27, 2012 @ 16:01:15
Love the poem, Lisa. Choice is an all-pervasive concept, you’re right– it includes, but it so much more than, the politicized area of reproductive rights. I hope this upcoming weekend allows you to gain some clarity around your own choices and non-choices.
Apr 27, 2012 @ 18:09:58
Thanks, Dana.
Apr 27, 2012 @ 16:53:41
Lisa, a wise and beautiful poem. It does come down to choice, and sometimes it feels like we’re responding from our mechanical reactive mind, rather than pure deep choice from our soul. Blessings my friend.
Apr 27, 2012 @ 18:09:40
My soul is just very confused right now.
Apr 27, 2012 @ 18:10:20
Wishing your soul peace, Lisa…
Apr 27, 2012 @ 17:19:50
Apr 28, 2012 @ 09:27:55
Absolutely. I chose to go back to writing after I chose to quit. I am much happier now that I’m choosing the path that may be more difficult to maintain but is more rewarding.
Apr 28, 2012 @ 17:10:36
My problem lies in the choice that I feel I need to make is somewhat selfish but is also finally standing up against choices that have led me wrong before.