Indecision

While great Cesar lay yet dying
Brutus had the chance for glory.
Had the future lain before him
His would be a different story.

At the feet of Hannibal
Like a ripe plum Rome once lay.
Oft he put the time of conquest
To a later, better day.

Hamlet's course was laid before him
All he had to do was act.
Yet he lacked the inner courage
To make his deep convictions fact.

Shortly after first Manassas
Fate knocked at the door of Lee.
But he failed to take advantage
Or a different country this might be.

Many times through the ages
Like as not the chance appears.
But because of indecision
Man's fond hopes are drowned in tears.

By Ted Turner