I sit, pondering thoughts

of those things I know I must do...

The fact that I know they are necessary,

does not make a difference...

It does not help the state of mind

or lift the weight from the heart...

As I weigh the consequences

of all possible venues...

I could go on to the new,

and not know what I walk into~

or stay where I am and stagnate...

I could face that which truly terrifies,

and remain alone,

or try to overcome the obstacles~

which stand in my way...

Which way do I choose?

Which path do I follow?

I can not say that I know what would be,

if I remained on the path

which I now follow...

I can not say that I know what lies ahead

in the unknown

And the dark to my left~

is just as difficult

to decipher

The obstacles to my right~

almost impossible

to overcome

But once,

someone said

there is nothing which is impossible

you need only to forge ahead

and you shall see

for yourself

ŠJune 5, 2000 Liz Stein