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In his heart a man plans his course but the Lord determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9 ~~~~~~~ In our youth, you would agree, We are emerging creeks, Babbling with delight, as we journey wild and free; Moving with the flow of life, our true nature we do seek, A path to fulfill our apogee, our peak. As time moves forward, a river we become, Swiftly moving through the wilderness of life, We tackle storms our plans could not perceive, and we succumb; Accepting the times, we live with abject strife, Through the rapids of disparity and rife. Channeling our path, we follow without fear, Widening our vision, carving out our legacy, Deepening the riverbed, repenting souls can clear. At the estuary of life, the river meets the sea of equity; Looking out on the horizon, we shall meet our destiny. Date: Feb. 4, 2022 For: Quintain (English) Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Emile Pinet Checked on Rhyme Zone

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Date: 2/17/2022 4:39:00 PM
Hello Paulette ... a human life and a river is a comparison that is so similar and you have explained it splendidly in your poem as we both go through the different stages - thanks Paulette - Lindsay
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/18/2022 9:37:00 AM
Thank you Lindsay. I am glad you appreciate the parallel. I was inspired by a poignant photo of a rapidly moving river. Thanks for stopping by. :)Paulette
Date: 2/10/2022 2:01:00 AM
Pauette, I like how you navigated our evolution. Very enjoyable read...Delice
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Date: 2/10/2022 12:05:00 PM
I was inspired by a picture of a river flowing freely through boulders and roots of trees as well as the Proverb that I make my mantra. :)Paulette
Date: 2/6/2022 8:41:00 AM
Paulette, you have an excellent train of thinking! Lovely! Our existence is in phases, shifting and running like a river flows.
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/6/2022 1:55:00 PM
Thank you for your uplifting comments! Between a photo I have of a fast moving river and the Proverb, I was inspired, my thoughts became a poem. Glad you enjoyed it. Blessings, Paulette
Date: 2/5/2022 6:34:00 PM
Beautiful! Stages of our lives, transitioning, flowing as does a river
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/6/2022 1:58:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by to comment. I think we all can relate to this; as you said, "transitioning" which is the natural flow of life. Blessings,Paulette
Date: 2/4/2022 7:51:00 PM
Life begins as a stream, growing into a river and then merging with the ocean of eternity! Great stream of thought Paalette!
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/5/2022 2:07:00 PM
Thank you Valsa~from your lovely comment, you get the whole trend of thought. Glad you liked it. Blessings, Paulette
Date: 2/4/2022 2:59:00 PM
Poetry at its best, Paulette. The comparison of life to the various types and flows of water was brilliant, and you rhyming was exquisite. I made this one a "FAV". Thanks for sharing, Bill
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/4/2022 5:19:00 PM
Oh, I am blushing with your complimentary comments and making it a "FAV"....I have always loved this Proverb and the inspiration came to me.....Thank you so much for making my day! Blessings, Paulette
Date: 2/4/2022 1:44:00 PM
" Looking out on the horizon, we shall meet our destiny." Lovely writing. For sure, every life is a journey toward enlightenment. Every life a book. Often we live several lives in the span of one. No one gets it entirely right, first time around. Blessings, Joe.
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/4/2022 5:23:00 PM
Hi Joe, when we reach that great vast ocean we will see eternity. Thank you, as always for stopping by with your flattering comments. Blessings,Paulette
Date: 2/4/2022 11:47:00 AM
Hello Paulette, I read this several times and it will be my fav. Enjoy your day my friend. Hugs.
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Date: 2/5/2022 7:31:00 AM
Hello Paulette, You are welcome Hugs.
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/4/2022 1:41:00 PM
So glad you consider it a fav! Thank you for stopping by to comment. :)Paulette
Date: 2/4/2022 7:47:00 AM
Accepting what we can not change sometimes is the most difficult challenge in life. That is where faith enters. A valued poem this is for me this morning Paulette. Thank you. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 2/4/2022 7:29:00 AM
great use of multiple metaphor and personification to paint vivid imagery.
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 2/4/2022 9:38:00 AM
Thank you John~glad you stopped by to comment. Your comments are always very poignant. Blessings,Paulette

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