How Will You Choose
Shoulds,
slowly seeping into
every nook and cranny.
Each open space
filling
with acid.
Feasting on pleasure.
Replacing joy with
responsibility.
The daily change,
imperceptible.
Until one day
you notice
the hollow cavity
inside.
Heavy emptiness.
Laden with unfulfilling
demands.
Life sacrificed
for the illusion
of perfect.
Each day
numbly going
through the motions.
Meaninglessly living
someone else's dream.
Someone else's expectations.
Time to wake up.
There are no
do overs.
No “next times”.
How will you choose
to intentionally spend
this one precious life?
Will you let your heart
burn so brightly
it lights a path
for others?
Will you let your
contagious spirit
infect
everyone you encounter?
Will you let your dreams
grow so large
they inspire a movement?
Tell me.
How will you choose
to spend
this one precious life?
