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My Trail
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Someone once said, "Lead, Follow, or get out of the Way!"
My sentiments exactly.


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 For three score and ten years
I've cut my own trail,
never having to follow
another dogs tail.

If you're not the lead dog
your view will never change,
and your life will be lived
as others arrange.

So follow my lead
if a follower you be,
just don't try to force
your path upon me.

I will listen with care
to what others may say,
then make my own
choice and go my own way.

It works well for me
and it may work for you,
but even if it doesn't
to your own self be true !

Copyright © 2002 by Henry Custer


 
  

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 Reviews of "My Trail"
Reviewed by Debbie Custer (Reader)
Reviewed on November 19, 2011
Henry, I laughed for several minutes about the beginning - (Someone once said "Lead, Follow or get out of the Way!" My sentiments exactly.) It's the little things like this that give us a bird's eye view into someone's personality and I truly love this attitude! The poem is great, I can almost see you smiling as you wrote it!

Reviewed by Renee Bagley (Reader)
Reviewed on February 17, 2003
I agree with these ideas!! Great poem of truth and independence!!

Reviewed by Sandie Angel
Reviewed on May 12, 2002
I agree with both you and May Lu - that everyone should do better.....

But I'm giving you a 10 for your efforts and writing which I believe you have given it your best at the time of your writing.

Thank you for sharing this!!!!!

Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed on May 12, 2002
It is wonderfully written. I had given it a 7 because I believe we should all strive for better.

May Lu $*_*$

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on May 11, 2002
interesting thoughs...

Reviewed on May 11, 2002
You are right! That's just what I have been doing. I make my own judgment and follow my own path.

Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed by Masarat Daud (Reader)
Reviewed on May 11, 2002
Hehe Henry, this was a great write!!! you are right!


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