A Conscious Decision

everyday...
a conscious decision,
to live with arms outstretched,

or to run and hide.
to dare to be
what you believe....

or to hide in someone else's shadow.....
to walk to the edge,
spread your wings and fly....

or to cower in fear in the nest.
to get your hands dirty,
or to turn the other way....

to fall down, and get up,
or to lie there and quit.
to give unconditionally,

or to take without remorse.
to speak the truth...
or to settle for the lie....

everyday...
a conscious decision!

poem by Eric Cockrell
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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