Choices

Growing up is a challenge
That I am not afraid to meet
Life is so very full of lessons
From every person on the street

I wake up each morning,
And every single day,
I am greeted by the thought,
That I have choices to do and say.

Each time I put my socks on
First on my left then right,
I am reminded of my choices,
That I may have made last night.

Next, I think I’ll go to school,
So I can learn some more,
Repetition is my enemy,
Bad habits, I abhor.

I smile and greet my neighbors,
As I walk through hall A and B,
I wonder what’s around the corner,
What lesson will I see?

To each of you who read this,
I have some advice to give,
If you can’t look for life’s lessons,
You’ll never learn how to live.