The Spirit of Future

Which future option do I encompass?

The Spirit of Future

Asleep I was, ‘twas the mid of night.
I was awoken; heart affright.

A crash downstairs prompted me to run.
A voice there said, “You’ve just begun.

“I am the Spirit of Future, see.
I’ve this to show you. Come with me.”

I had heard of this spirit before.
I waited not one second more.

With him I traveled over the time.
That night I had mountains to climb.

It’s a glimpse of what might likely be
waiting ahead in front of me.

I had a choice; three possible paths.
The first we chanced was full of laughs.

I was with my son, a kite in sky.
Seeing that brought joy to my eyes.

But we must travel on through till dawn,
leaving an ache that lingers on.

Then the next destination we saw:
a search for a razor and straw.

Frustrated, mad; my patience wore thin.
Life had become suffused in sin.

The third and last, a move had occurred.
Good job, but no son. Life was blurred.

The Spirit asked me, “What do you think?”
I just stared wide. I didn’t blink.

“Honestly, Spirit of Future, Sir:
To decide, I will need longer.”

The Spirit has left the portal wide.
Now it’s up to me to decide.

After some time I did what I could.
That kite was looking pretty good.


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