Destiny

What lies before us? Infamy, renown, glory... or obscurity? ----------------- (C) John C Michaels, June 2014 Written for the contest, [A Haiku with a Theme and Title, "Destiny"] Sponsored by Leonora Galinta Third Place

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Skat A

Date: 6/8/2016 1:23:00 AM

Pretty much to the point I do like your way with the haiku...SKAT

John Michaels
Date: 2/12/2017 4:46:00 AM

Thanks for your kind comments, SKAT. All the best.

James Fraser

Date: 7/10/2014 4:05:00 PM

Love the meaning in your words John. I'm smiling that it's gracing the winners list. Fine poetry, James :)

John Michaels
Date: 7/10/2014 5:00:00 PM

Much appreciated! Thanks for your kind comments.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/1/2014 6:38:00 PM

very nice, and I am glad to see it is on the winners' list as well.

John Michaels
Date: 7/10/2014 4:36:00 AM

Thanks. A well-deserved win for you, too!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 7/1/2014 5:17:00 AM

Nice inquiries to find the answer which is clear, John, congrats on the win

John Michaels
Date: 7/10/2014 4:34:00 AM

Thanks! Congrats on your win, too!

John Lawless

Date: 6/30/2014 9:59:00 PM

Well, that pretty succinctly sums up destiny's options. I like it. Nice twist and great win.

John Michaels
Date: 7/10/2014 4:26:00 AM

Thank you! Congrats on your win, too!

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 6/30/2014 9:56:00 PM

I think for most of us..obscurity, and that's just fine! .I like! Congrats. BG

John Michaels
Date: 7/10/2014 4:24:00 AM

I was inspired by that old question: "When you're dead, would you rather be hated or forgotten?". Thanks for stopping by!

Arlene Smith

Date: 6/30/2014 9:37:00 PM

Congrats on a great win, John. Hugs.. Arlene

John Michaels
Date: 7/10/2014 4:21:00 AM

Thank you, Arlene. Congrats on your win, too!

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 6/30/2014 4:27:00 PM

Hi John, a huge congratulations to you, my friend for your fine win! Great Haiku. Warmest regards. Pandita

John Michaels
Date: 7/10/2014 4:14:00 AM

Thanks very much! Congrats on your win, also!

Paul Callus

Date: 6/30/2014 3:51:00 PM

Ha! your probing haiku looks for answers! I think we can all find answers within ourselves. Congratulations on a merited win! // paul

John Michaels
Date: 7/10/2014 4:00:00 AM

Perhaps it's a futile effort to attempt understanding of our place and purpose, but it's only human to ask! And do we *really* want to know? Thanks for stopping by and congrats on your win!

Len Gasun

Date: 6/30/2014 11:41:00 AM

Congratulations my dear friend, John for an awesome haiku with a theme and title, “destiny”. Thanks a lot for your loving support. Big Hugs! Love lots, Leonora

John Michaels
Date: 7/10/2014 3:42:00 AM

Thanks for running the competition; hope to enter another of yours at some point.