Fate

"Fate is something which we never ask for or desire to happen, but which takes place, sometimes by forces outside our control and sometimes through our own actions"
                                                                                 By Poet

Dizzy, we stand at the edge of a precipice,
Looking, in fear on our Earth
Boiling, bubbling, and steaming
With streams of blood flowing

Warplanes blanket the sky.
Volcanic sounds pierce the ear.
Booms of gun shots rent the air
Lightning passes blinding the eye
A sword dangles on a thread
Ready to fall anytime over our heads.
Might dissipates men’s sight

From everywhere rises the bleak cry for help

Can we avert our fate…? 
Alas, it is a fate of our own making!

Friends, toll the bells!
Fall on our knees and pray,
To all Gods we can call.
We are on the brink of an apocalypse.

For the time being, we are on a truce.
But soon the war cry would sound,
And we have to succumb to our dreadful fate.


Feb. 17. 2023

~ Placed Second~

Writing Challenge- F words Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Constance La France

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Ann Peck

February 23, 2023 at 9:25 AM

Dear Valsa, I hear your cries; I have cried, also. I don't know what else to do but write...Congratulations on your win!

Sara Kendrick

February 22, 2023 at 1:42 PM

Congratulations on your poem being on Constance's winners' list. Way to go. Sara

Kim Rodrigues

February 21, 2023 at 5:27 PM

Only one God…still Congratulations! The imagery from the warplanes on… fantastic!

Sam Kauffman

February 21, 2023 at 12:23 PM

Valsa, indeed what goes around comes around and the chickens always come home to roost. I love the way you pointed out the power of prayer that invites God into all the chaos we have created -God, the great problem solver and healer. Wonderful, as always, with many lines that challenge us to think! Now there's a concept! Congratulations on your stunning write dear friend! Blessings and prayers as we rest beside the weary road!

Constance La France

February 21, 2023 at 9:17 AM

Valsa, a wonderful poem and congratulations on your win my Writing Challenge - F Words, well done, I like your quote also, blessings, Constance

Valsa George

February 21, 2023 at 8:57 PM

Thanks a lot dear Constance for organizing the contest and giving us this opportunity ! Glad you liked my poem.

Sotto Poet

February 21, 2023 at 4:30 AM

Back with big congratulations on a wonderful poem and a great winner achievement, Dear Valsa.

Fin Chuuk

February 17, 2023 at 8:28 PM

How true, but OMG, I have to say I totally enjoyed yours. Great work, so fantastic!

I Am Anaya

February 17, 2023 at 4:59 PM

"Alas, it is a fate of our own making!" Even in the new system, we will be given a chance, but fate has it that man will misbehave once again. An intriguing write, Valsa!

Joseph P. DiMino

February 17, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Like you say, we create our own fate. Karma. God does not send bolts of lightning out of the sky to punish or teach us a lesson. Our behavior attracts the polls of Karma. Free Will. It is awesome. And destructive when used wrongly. God has tears in His Eyes. I think. But what do I know? Only sense in my soul.

Vijay Pandit

February 17, 2023 at 6:12 AM

Such is life-- a contemplative write, Valsa. Your poem gives shape and meaning to consequences of fate. Best to you.

Sotto Poet

February 17, 2023 at 5:38 AM

Valsa, this is just fantastic work that is a delight to read. Your work is made even more beautiful by the wondrous diction and metaphors you employ. Our destiny is in the heavens, and people everywhere must devote their hearts totally back to God. Win Big