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Author's Notes: "Destiny and Fate," is a Heroic Couplet I wrote and set in Iambic Pentameter. This is a highly allegorical write expressed with obvious symbolism as I seek to explain the nuances that distinguish both destiny and fate, which are historical themes that captivate each and every one of us certainly in today's world as part of our progressive human experience. I found over the years that people, at times, can confuse the essential difference that separates fate from destiny and vice versa, and in their respective places of occurrence on the human time continuum. The essential distinction between both of these themes is a matter of looking forward and looking back. "Fate" is the force that predetermines events and their development; hence, it concerns how the future will be ultimately shaped. Conversely, "Destiny" is oriented toward events that have already occurred and have a pronounced sense of inevitability on them. I believe that you will find this particular Heroic Couplet of definite interest. Enjoy!! (Gary Bateman - November 1, 2015) (Heroic Couplet)
Categories: allegory, change, destiny, future, journey, symbolism, and time.
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