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Destiny

Man’s path of least resistance is described as destiny. The outcome predetermined, as a river running to the sea.

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/18/2022 8:52:00 AM

a metaphoric beauty Bill

Bill Baker
Date: 3/18/2022 4:47:00 PM

Thanks, Caren. I appreciate your time for reading so many of my poems. Bill

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/12/2022 8:48:00 PM

Well done, Bill.)))5

Bill Baker
Date: 3/13/2022 4:42:00 PM

Thanks, Pangie. Have a good day, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/12/2022 3:18:00 PM

sometimes I'm like the proverbial salmon swimming upstream instead of going with the flow of the river.

Bill Baker
Date: 3/13/2022 4:42:00 PM

Me too, sometimes. Thanks for the comment, Sara. :-)

Anil Deo

Date: 3/11/2022 9:51:00 AM

Good poem, Sir, food for thought

Bill Baker
Date: 3/11/2022 4:44:00 PM

Thanks, Anil. Try hard to get a few of my thoughts into poetry. I've been very busy and haven't been able to read or write much lately. Hope you week is going well, Bill

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 3/11/2022 9:25:00 AM

Inspirational and filled with truth. Destiny is the mystery unfolding. :)Paulette

Bill Baker
Date: 3/12/2022 2:51:00 PM

I agree, Paulette. I'm just glad it's still unfolding for us. Bill

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/11/2022 7:39:00 AM

I agree that Man's path is described as his destiny and that of least resistance as his luck. Fully agree on predetermination! An inspiring poem, my friend, Bill!

Bill Baker
Date: 3/11/2022 4:41:00 PM

Thank you, Demetrios. Your thoughts and comments are always welcome. I've really enjoyed your recent sharing of your poetry. Have a great weekend, my friend, Bill

Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/11/2022 4:35:00 AM

Four-lined verse speaks volumes.

Bill Baker
Date: 3/11/2022 4:42:00 PM

Thanks, Christuraj. Bill

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/10/2022 10:40:00 AM

i really liked it, but do you believe all men have destinies that are the path of least resistance? I know I chose that path, but I think others got more difficult paths as their destinies. The last two lines say it all. I do believe that things are predetermined.

Bill Baker
Date: 3/10/2022 9:58:00 PM

I would answer Yes to your question, but there are many ways a person may look at the thoughts of least resistance. If a person believes the source of their creations had an intended path for them to take during their journey from and then back to the source. Following perfectly on that intended path would be the path of least resistance. Being in perfect alignment with the will of the source would be their destiny. I'll have to soup mail, too many characters. Sorry, Bill

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 3/9/2022 10:16:00 PM

And as His children, we will stand together on the edge of the Crystal Sea one day; our Destiny reached at last <3 God bless you Bill <3 ~BJ

Bill Baker
Date: 3/10/2022 6:14:00 AM

Amen, B.J. It may be sooner than we think. Have a blessed day, Bill

Eve Roper

Date: 3/9/2022 8:55:00 PM

Our destiny , we pray are the right outcomes. Well said, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 3/10/2022 6:12:00 AM

Thank you, Eve. We were created By God with an intended path back to the Source of all creation. When we understand and choose the same path he intended, his will; we walk with him and, "With God all things are possible." Smiles ~ Blessings, Bill

Debra L Brown

Date: 3/9/2022 5:54:00 PM

I enjoyed your verse Bill, as Christians we have a piece of mind knowing God is in control. Blessings ~ Debra

Bill Baker
Date: 3/9/2022 7:34:00 PM

Amen to that, Debra. God's will be done. Smiles and Blessings, Bill

Sand Blown

Date: 3/9/2022 5:22:00 PM

...nice write...time flow is unpredictable ....and so, time-destiny is re-spelled as time-density meaning.....it helps to be a little upstream at times, maybe the depths or shallows.....ye got me talkin..... ......stans sand dust

Bill Baker
Date: 3/9/2022 7:35:00 PM

Thanks for the input, Sand, and for the first visit I believe. Have a great day! Bill

Jeff Kyser

Date: 3/9/2022 5:21:00 PM

a volume could be written on this one, launched from these four lines - nice!

Bill Baker
Date: 3/9/2022 7:36:00 PM

Thanks, Jeff, lots to think about. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

I Am Anaya

Date: 3/9/2022 5:06:00 PM

To follow your course is destiny perhaps, predetermined, but to fall off the path, is it still? God helps those who help themselves...in the end. Good one!

Bill Baker
Date: 3/9/2022 5:13:00 PM

Thanks for your comment, Anaya. In Gen. it talks about predestination. In my humble opinion, God, knowing all, knows our path, but freewill allow us to choose how that outcome will come about. Hugs, Bill