Mark Koplin Poet Free verse

Fate

I want to be remembered 
By the words that I write
I want my message to be heard
I pray someday that it might

I want my love to be felt
My heart to be told
These things are pondered
As my years grow old

I've never left my life to chance
Not under any circumstance
To run and hide will never be
I live my life for all to see

I love my children I love my wife
I'm proud to live this wonderful life
I'm against injustice I'm against all hate
"I am the master of my fate"


*Inspired by a line from William Ernest Henley*
"I am the master of my fate"
Famous poetic lines 2 Contest entry

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Robert Lindley February 10, 2020 at 3:48 PM Love this well crafted and fantastic piece. poem.. Congratulations on your win. God bless.. Mark Koplin February 10, 2020 at 5:03 PM Thank you Robert. I appreciate that.

Pandita Sietesantos February 9, 2020 at 6:23 PM Congratulations Mark on your wonderful win! This piece is indeed a strong, profound statement of a man who has taken responsibility for his own destiny and where he's going in life! Bravo! Pandita Mark Koplin February 9, 2020 at 6:25 PM What a wonderful thing to say. Thank you very much.

Vijay Pandit February 9, 2020 at 3:31 PM You certainly are in control of your life--So well expressed, Mark! Congrats on your podium win. Mark Koplin February 9, 2020 at 3:35 PM Thank you I appreciate that.

Connie Marcum Wong February 9, 2020 at 2:53 PM How beautiful your declaration of love is in this lovely poem Mark. Congratulations on your wonderful Second place win! xxoo Mark Koplin February 9, 2020 at 3:04 PM Thank you so much Connie!

Anne-Lise Andresen February 9, 2020 at 8:52 AM - A lovely poem ... with emotion, Mark - Congratulations on your win :) - // Anne-Lise :) Mark Koplin February 9, 2020 at 1:37 PM Thank you so much Sunshine!

Silent One February 9, 2020 at 6:29 AM nice take on the contest Mark.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Mark Koplin February 9, 2020 at 7:56 AM Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment on my work. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in your contest. It was a lot of fun! This is all new to me so I will hopefully get better and better as I forge ahead.

Tom Cunningham February 4, 2020 at 12:17 PM So true Mark, we're at the helm of our lives, we decide whether to head for calm waters or crash onto the rocks. Well written and good luck. Tom Mark Koplin February 9, 2020 at 7:57 AM Thank you sir for your time and comment. It is greatly appreciated.