Victor Buhagiar Poet Free verse

A Gift Forgotten

We act.
Rationally or irrationally,
logically or at random,
often intuitively.
Wise is he who considers first
the consequences of his actions.
For we do fashion our destiny,
like it or not.  Then we complain,
a futility of whining,
nitpicking trivialities
fashioned by our own hand.
We oft do wrong:
For which we pay.
Then
we blame our God,
we blame our devil,
we never blame ourselves.
Society loves immorality,
it is food for the ingenious,
served so well by a mediocre media.
The gift of wisdom,
the discerning of what is right
is trampled underfoot,
much to our later dismay.

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Joanna Daniel August 25, 2021 at 10:04 PM Truly wise words, Victor:)

Jennifer Proxenos August 25, 2021 at 1:24 PM What a true, write about what happens to people who talk without a thought and who act in a disrespectful and careless fashion, surely they mark up black crosses instead of ticks for what inevitably comes to pass for all life on earth. Awesomely penned. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer,

Eve Roper August 25, 2021 at 11:20 AM well written verse, my friend.. Why do we do the things we do when we're young then later earn wisdom form out doings.

Kim Rodrigues August 24, 2021 at 6:17 PM True many things we bring upon ourselves.

Beryl Edmonds August 24, 2021 at 5:19 PM Your right in what you say Victor, I myself rue many a day, things said can’t be taken back, we have to learn to be quick to listen and slow to speak. Wise words in your free verse… Belle

Evelyn Judy Buehler August 24, 2021 at 1:04 PM Your poem is engrossing well written and wise, Victor. Best of wishes, Evelyn :)

Delice Arleen Skelly August 24, 2021 at 10:39 AM Good or bad actions always have consequences. A hard lesson to learn...Delice

Sotto Poet August 24, 2021 at 8:51 AM Victor, a deep well of understanding and wisdom A story told so eloquently. Your thoughts were quite enlightening, and this is one of my favorites.

Susan Lawrence August 24, 2021 at 7:50 AM Victor, A deep well of wisdom and introspection. So well penned ! Thank you for your insights. Susan :)

Supraja Kannan August 24, 2021 at 5:43 AM So true, Victor... Beautifully penned...

Vijay Pandit August 24, 2021 at 5:36 AM Excellent introspection for humanity to dwell in. Powerful write and message, Victor.

Mystic Rose Rose August 24, 2021 at 3:52 AM The gift of wisdom, the discerning of what is right is trampled underfoot, much to our later dismay. Those last four lines tell me a whole story Victor. How easily it is to ignore the voice of reason and follow a shallow heart at times. Thank you for sharing.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 24, 2021 at 2:10 AM - So true and great written, Victor :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham August 24, 2021 at 1:03 AM Words of wisdom Victor, something we should all take on board. Tom