Not the tried and tested path

There is never a dearth of advice

Some of it appears time-tested and wise

After all, a strategy is expected to have merit

When millions of people have done it

When a path has been found and followed

By many, why should I not just walk on that road?

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Following the well-traveled path is safe, I know

But that is not the direction in which my heart wants to go

I don’t have a better strategy in mind

Yet I am not willing to toe the line..

I’m being foolhardy, some might say

I cannot explain my rationale today

It’s just a gut feeling- it does not “feel” right to me

Therefore I shall take no action, just wait and see..

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Millions of people have done it and found success

I wouldn’t be one of them, this I accept

Maybe my decision is unwise, only time will tell

For now, on this issue I shall no longer dwell