Choices

by Robert Miller

A look from my wife
that shows more disappointment
than I can handle.
An offhand remark I overhear
that tells me more about me
than I want to know.
Should I go there?
Is that a door I want
to open? Or should I drink
my coffee brush my teeth
leave honesty to others
and live my illusions
for yet another day?
No matter how much
I may want to change
the truth is that for me
the unexamined life seems to be
the only one worth living.