Two very different futures, one choice to make.

Back when I was a 9th grader, I had a talent that I didn't know I had, until it was discovered by accident. It consumed me, gave me a thrill. A few months later I was told that I had two choices, to continue and devote myself, perfect it to the point of being someday famous, or to drop it. 

Today . . . I am happy with the life I have. 

The Choice

The race of my heart,

racing with my mind.

Thrill of excitement,

has a price to pay.

Voices demanding,

of what I must do.

The race with my body and spirit.

Who will win?

Through the biting cold darkness,

I wander.

I’m lost and confused.

I pray, pleading and wishing,

for comfort and guidance.

Silent tears run down my face,

I try to figure out,

which path I must take.

Each has a different future.

The decision,

what to do, cuts into me.

Like my blades,

that cut into the ice.

Then came the peace,

my answer.

It’s going to be ok.

I took a step forward,

with a smile on my face.

With peace and faith,

in my heart.