The Crossroad

I stand at a crossroad;

one path is broad, ground trodded and bare,

while the other is narrow, but overgrown--hardly noticed it there.

"Where do these two roads lead?" I thought out loud,

when a young man shouted to me through a large crowd:

"That path is boring, and difficult to travel" he points to the narrow one,

"While this one is popular ; it's always exciting and fun!"

As I was about to follow the rest of the pack,

one man suddenly grabbed me and pulled me back;

"Do not be fooled by their subtle seduction;

" though that path has it's pleasures, it leads to Destruction!"

I looked at him, almost angry and said:

"You can't expect me to take that one instead!"

He then smiled, gently taking ahold of both my hands

and spoke these words kindly so that I'd better understand:

"Indeed, this road will be very difficult to tread,

and at times you will wish you took the other instead.

However, hear my words and make no mistake,

that this road leads to Eternal Life and is the path to take."

I have since been traveling on this lonely, narrow road,

It is difficult and wearisome, this path that I've chose,

but I know that the destination is worth any heart ache.

When you arrive at the crossroads, which path will you take?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Sheila Kline]

Before reviewing this poem, I read your introductory information on your profile page, and I expected to come and read a write that lacked expertise as you note that you need work....well, I must admit that I have been most pleasantly surprised to see the depth of your work, and the talent that you display at such a young age....(I am 62 so you are very young to me...smiles).
Please do stay with your work, and write, and write, and write, and then write some more!! Practice helps brings improvement, and you are already well on the path that shall take you to success!
Your write is indeed wonderful with so much wisdom, and your rhyme is very good!
Only suggestion I have is in the second line concerning your choice of words....ground trodded and ware.
Perhaps a change here to trodden, and bare? Just a suggestion....but, a nice piece indeed!

[Nancy Lee Shrader]

All I can say is this is what poetry should be. Loved this. And stay on the right road.

[Jessie]

Wow! I think this is an excellent write! I wrote a similiar poem called The Road, thanks so much for sharing.... TC

[Tate Morgan]

I like the thought put into your words here.You will find the greatest of gifts is the one able to see in the future to the end .That will lead the path of your life
tate

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

A great depiction of the road less traveled... sure you can cruise through life but where is the fun in having no challenges... well done... very inspirational and motivational work.

[deeps]

Wow! This is plain wonderful,
Pure insight and inspiration!
Wonderfully written and brillant!