The Roads I Choose

I wrote this poem during a season of growing into adulthood, when I began to realize that life would not always be simple or predictable. I was learning that the choices I make carry weight, and that I could no longer depend on others to guide every step. This reflection became a turning point for me—a moment of recognizing my need for divine direction and the importance of choosing wisely. The poem captures that shift, from childhood dependence to personal responsibility, and the quiet strength that comes from trusting the Lord to lead the way.

In the morning of my life

I did not know what to do.

The world felt calm and simple then

As I leaned on both of you.

Laughter came so easily,

While tears stayed far behind.

I never knew the weight of pain,

The sun seemed to always shine.

But now I see with clearer eyes

That life is not the same.

I stand before a choice today

That may define my name.

I turn unto the Lord for help,

For guidance and direction,

So every step I choose to take

Will serve as my protection.

For now I know through trials faced

And lessons carved in strife,

The roads I choose to walk each day

Will shape the course of life.