I came to a road that led to harmony,
To a closer connection with my family,
But I did not take that road.

I came to another road without remorse,
A road paved with love that didn’t end in divorce.
But I did not take that road.

Then I came to a road free of regretful plight;
A path where every decision I made was right.
But I did not take that road.

Then I found a road full of possibilities,
Free from my daily responsibilities.
But I did not take that road.

I saw another that could be my retreat,
Though it’s offered addictions would be my defeat.
So I did not take that road.

I came to a road without love or romance,
Where fear of the risk would not let me take the chance;
And I did not take that road.

Then I came to a road paved with rejection,
With no need for love, nor my daughter’s affection.
And I did not take that road.

And yet another road, this one full of regret,
For roads not taken, that won’t let you forget.
But I did not take that road.

Then finally a road that would lead to a place,
Where starry dreams are found in a daughter’s embrace.
I’m so glad I took that road.

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