Literary works are often spoken of without bias, although a writer may have created a story or poem to mean something else, but the reader's response may create in their own mind a meaning and disapprove of the author's meaning. From time to time we prefer to take paths that do not suit us rather than take the one we prefer, all because someone else thinks we should take that path, perhaps by setting goals for ourselves in life that are not yours. own choice, choosing a friend who does not suit us or simply making choices just to fit in with others. Sometimes we need to let go of fear and follow the path we prefer to take. When I think about life itself, I wonder if I have taken the right or wrong path in life from the beginning to this precise point where I am. NOW. As I begin to read this poem, I allow myself to connect and take a journey through the forest taking the path with the writer. What really captured my interest in this poem was being able to let my imagination run wild as I thought about the path I took in life. Other readers may read this poem to find o...