CURIOUS CHOICES
I ran away once
At the age of nine
It was kidneys for dinner
(I refused to eat mine!)
And so I was denied
Apple crumble for pud
And I ran away
Just because I could …
I packed up a bag
Full of my favourite things
And a 50p piece
I would live like a King!
I hid in an oak tree
Way up high
And watched them look for me
Tears pricking my eyes …
This first crossroad decision
Was an ‘interesting’ one
Leading to more
‘Curious Choices’
In the years to come …
I chose a creative career
And chose not to give up
I lived on apples & crisps
To afford wine in my cup
I ignored good advice
Because I knew better
Followed white rabbits
Right down to the letter
I made decisions
In fear & in haste
My relationship preference
Was of questionable taste!
I chose to start smoking
I lived on my wits
I thought myself ugly
And I hated my tits!
Now all of these choices
Have led me to here
Standing my ground
I’m my own musketeer
Still fighting the good fight
Stubborn & true
I’ve learnt some hard lessons
Got bad reviews
But without the experiences
Listed above
I’d not have learned
That it’s ME
I needed to love …
So I own all my choices
The good & the bad
(And I still make decisions
Considered by others as mad)
My ‘interesting’ choices
Have brought me my son
Put me in the right places
To discover ‘The One’
I am now empowered
To love unconditionally
(And just so we’re clear)
I’d still run away
If you make me eat kidneys!
(C) Pixievic
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