Free Will

Free Will I’ve been around for a very long time. I’ve done deeds that made the Devil shine. I can build you up and I can tear you down. I can poison your mind and make your soul drown. I know all of man and I know them well. In every heart, I will forever dwell. I can make you laugh without having to try. I’ve made your father smile, and your mother cry. You’ll feel my strength, be it leather or lace. I was given out of love to show evil it’s place. I provide you reason to take pause and think. I exist beyond every unreasonable blink. For the young and old, love and hate I will bring. I am the creator and destroyer, of every terrible thing. I was very expensive, but one man paid my bill. I was created by God; I am Free Will. 4/19/2021

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Funom Makama

Date: 4/27/2021 7:53:00 PM

Beautifully written with so much grace. Your lines are thick with craft and fascination. Great work.

Mark Koplin
Date: 4/29/2021 6:26:00 AM

Thank you so much Funom, I appreciate your gracious comment!

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/24/2021 10:49:00 AM

WoW! Mark, What a good write about “ Free Will.” I like how you personalized it as well. Your last two lines made this well-written write more impactful. I'm adding this to my favs to read it any time I wish:-) Alexis

Mark Koplin
Date: 4/24/2021 3:20:00 PM

I appreciate the kind words, thank you so much! I'm glad you liked.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/22/2021 11:48:00 AM

That is absolutely true, man was given a free-will - but some forget about this gift of logic the almighty gave to all humans, yet the prisons are full with criminals, almost over-flowing, they don't seem to care if the devil steals their soul! Very sad indeed. This is a wonderful, creative poem. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Mark Koplin
Date: 4/22/2021 5:12:00 PM

Thank you so much Jennifer, free will can be a gift and a curse.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 4/21/2021 12:27:00 PM

This is an amazing write, I was wondering where this was going and was so surprised at the end! Yep, that's free will alright! I love it! Nice to meet you Mark!

Mark Koplin
Date: 4/22/2021 4:44:00 AM

Thank you so much BJ, I appreciate your kind comment. It's nice to meet you as well!