Definition of Decide

  A leaf was riven from a tree,
  'I mean to fall to earth,' said he.

  The west wind, rising, made him veer.
  'Eastward,' said he, 'I now shall steer.'

  The east wind rose with greater force.
  Said he:  ''Twere wise to change my course.'

  With equal power they contend.
  He said:  'My judgment I suspend.'

  Down died the winds; the leaf, elate,
  Cried:  'I've decided to fall straight.'

  'First thoughts are best?'  That's not the moral;
  Just choose your own and we'll not quarrel.

  Howe'er your choice may chance to fall,
  You'll have no hand in it at all.

G.J.