This or that...

If you had to go to one side...
Yes or no...
This or that...
What would you choose?
Heartbreak from true love, or the 'what ifs' that linger from a crush that has never faded
A person that remembers their past, or one that keeps an eye on the future
A person with a life of struggle and pain, or someone who has lived with ease and bliss
If you had to choose...
No ifs, ands, or buts...
Which would you take?
The joy and happiness that stems from imagination and creativity, or the stability of reality and fact
The beauty and serenity of art and movement, or the complexity and amazement of thought
If you had to be certain in your choice...
And could not toe the line...
Which side would you fall?
To live for yourself, or live for others
Hold hands with those that are behind, or follow in the footsteps of those that are ahead
Appreciate what is here now, or rely on memories when it's gone
For these questions, the answers are tough to find...
Just as with life...
Just as with love...
Or any other journey we encounter...
But ultimately, the choice is yours