Each answer we give changes the path we take<\/p>\n
Whether we say yes or no or nothing changes fate<\/p>\n
And sometimes I think about the times<\/p>\n
Where I should have said yes.<\/p>\n
When I could have made things better<\/p>\n
By following my truth, er rather<\/p>\n
The truth<\/p>\n
Letting myself free for things<\/p>\n
That weren’t my fault<\/p>\n
And accepting responsibilities<\/p>\n
Like yes I can lead that project<\/p>\n
Or yes, I can stomach College<\/p>\n
In Chicago, far from family<\/p>\n
With many student loans<\/p>\n
To get a degree that I desired<\/p>\n
My life would be quite different but maybe<\/p>\n
I’d be happy… or worse<\/p>\n
Maybe I’d still be sad, but alone this time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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