The path of least resistance

[Rosencavelier]

My first ever poem (written today)... I know it isn't great, but here it is:

What is it that I fear, makes me such a coward
Terrified to choose a course, I miss another chance
So afraid of failure, I can't bring myself to try
This path of least resistance, a false protection grants
Trading possibilities for the comfort of the known
Soon there'll be no choices left for me to take
"Cruel fate" I'll cry, casting blame aside
Hiding from the truth that my greatest failure
Was this foul mediocrity of my own design.

Rosencavelier

 

[cherub]

Welcome to Words!

for a first poem i think it is pretty well done.

Hiding from the truth that my greatest failure
Was this foul mediocrity of my own design.

outstanding lines there, the whole thing was very enjoyable to read.