Paulette Calasibetta Poet Quintain (English)

Destiny

In his heart a man plans his course but 
                        the Lord determines his steps.  
                                    Proverbs 16:9
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                           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
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Lindsay Laurie February 17, 2022 at 4:39 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 Paulette Calasibetta February 18, 2022 at 9:37 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

Delice Arleen Skelly February 10, 2022 at 2:01 AM Pauette, I like how you navigated our evolution. Very enjoyable read...Delice Paulette Calasibetta February 10, 2022 at 12:05 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

Sotto Poet February 6, 2022 at 8:41 AM Paulette, you have an excellent train of thinking! Lovely! Our existence is in phases, shifting and running like a river flows. Paulette Calasibetta February 6, 2022 at 1:55 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

Unseeking Seeker February 5, 2022 at 6:34 PM Beautiful! Stages of our lives, transitioning, flowing as does a river Paulette Calasibetta February 6, 2022 at 1:58 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

Valsa George February 4, 2022 at 7:51 PM Life begins as a stream, growing into a river and then merging with the ocean of eternity! Great stream of thought Paalette! Paulette Calasibetta February 5, 2022 at 2:07 PM Thank you Valsa~from your lovely comment, you get the whole trend of thought. Glad you liked it. Blessings, Paulette

Bill Baker February 4, 2022 at 2:59 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 Paulette Calasibetta February 4, 2022 at 5:19 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

Joseph P. DiMino February 4, 2022 at 1:44 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. Paulette Calasibetta February 4, 2022 at 5:23 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

Darlene De Beaulieu February 4, 2022 at 11:47 AM Hello Paulette, I read this several times and it will be my fav. Enjoy your day my friend. Hugs. Darlene De Beaulieu February 5, 2022 at 7:31 AM Hello Paulette, You are welcome Hugs. Paulette Calasibetta February 4, 2022 at 1:41 PM So glad you consider it a fav! Thank you for stopping by to comment. :)Paulette

Connie Marcum Wong February 4, 2022 at 7:47 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

John Lawless February 4, 2022 at 7:29 AM great use of multiple metaphor and personification to paint vivid imagery. Paulette Calasibetta February 4, 2022 at 9:38 AM Thank you John~glad you stopped by to comment. Your comments are always very poignant. Blessings,Paulette