Kevin Lawrence Poet Free verse

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My response to every one of my plans' misfires, beginning with the title. ;~}

Best Laid Plans

Robert Burns knew schemes.
Like all of us,
His vanity
Lent him an illusion
Of control.
How did his wisdom come?
Did his head fall beneath the trap?
The cat is away, time to play.
What's dearest to your heart?
A night in paradise?
A glass full of lies?
Maybe a vision of ladders
Climbing closer to your treasures.
Come now, come now,
Free will, will reveal the maze.
Starving for peace,
Our plans
Unfold like walls and cul de sacs
Before us.
Hunger for control,
Needs too deep to fathom:
I am the master of my destiny.
And of course, we're right,
Right as rain.
Our destiny, our plans "gang aft agley."

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Anthony Blake March 20, 2024 at 2:33 AM Life is so full of wonders and everything runs through the mind is why is it happening. But it is life wanting people to live and observe. Thank you for this write. Kevin Lawrence March 5, 2025 at 6:51 AM I'm improving, Anthony. It only took a year to reply to your message. Your message gave me a chance to read your poetry. Touching writes, thank you.

Vickey Rhymer March 19, 2024 at 10:11 AM So very true kevin.What I wish to transpire and what actually takes place don't often meet at the crossroads yet somehow I find myself having lost my bearings headed down a path not of my choosing .Enjoyed this poem along with its nod to Mr.Burns .Thanks Kevin Lawrence March 19, 2024 at 8:29 PM Thank you, Vicky. My father quoted Burns, especially with a smile and a nod to Murphy when things just didn't work like we expected. ????