Choices

In my dream I saw two boats on the nearby shore

One boat was heading east and the other, to the west.

I was overcome with the choice that lay before me

and guidance was no where to be found.

In despair I left the shore and walked into the woods to clear my head.

As I pondered my dilemma, I came to a place where there were two paths before me.

I thoughtfully considered the possibilities of each direction

but alas indecision sent me back from where I came.
In the mentality of a spoiled child, I cursed life for its cruelty,

for if life were fair I would not have to choose only one direction.

At that thought, I found the insight that previously eluded me,

for it is the journey that shapes who we are and not the other way around.