Fifteen Minutes

To make a decision that could change my life.
There are two stacks in front of me; one assuring the future that I have,
the other taking me somewhere unknown.
Frightening to not know the outcome, to leave the safety of knowing tomorrow.
The papers shuffle between my fingers and are read again, again.
Can't this wait? I have something that must be done...
It can't wait, that long step toward what you have always wanted but never assumed responsiblity for.
Those forlorn side glances are now in your past as you take it in your hands and make the choice.
Safe to be unstable; to catch yourself from falling for the same old yesterday.
ten minutes,
failure is always an option, but so is success.
5 minutes,
the questions are simple, easily illustrated.
Who will take the lead?
I can answer that one