Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE CROSSROADS, by OLIVER MURRAY EDWARDS


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THE CROSSROADS, by                    
First Line: I stood at the crossroads one day
Last Line: When life on earth is done.
Subject(s): Advice; Life; Roads; Paths; Trails


I stood at the crossroads one day,
'Twas up to me to choose the way—
The road that I should go.
The sun was shining on each way,
The birds were singing just as gay,
So how was I to know?

One was the road paved with desire
And promises I should not tire,
But still I was not sure.
The other paved with self-denial,
With promises of strife and trial
For those who would endure.

I seemed to feel my Saviour near,
And hear Him whisper in my ear:
My son, this is the one
That leads to everlasting life,
Beyond the turmoil and the strife
When life on earth is done.





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