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Miracles Cannot Happen

Miracles Cannot Happen

The laws of nature cannot be violated
and for this Miracles do not occur.
At best they’re simply coincidences,
Interpretations, often a bit of a blur.

Belief in Miracles are somewhat unjustified,
Miracles always perceived as positive.
Supernatural or of deity contrived,
Miraculous paradox, I sadly misgive.

All is explainable, no matter how complex,
Miracles require “extraordinary evidence.”
For this reason, they cannot happen,
Defying the laws of nature is nonsense.

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Darlene De Beaulieu May 13, 2019 at 4:37 PM Hello Kevin Shaw, i feel that miracles do happen. the church tha was on fire in France, is a miracle because the cross did not burn nor did the organ. Only part of the church needs to be rebuilt.This is a miracle. Have a nice evening my friend. Kevin Shaw May 13, 2019 at 5:22 PM Hello Darlene, thanks for taking the time to comment on my rather contentious poem. I think it just extreme good fortune that the cross or the organ did not perish in the fire, if miracles are divine, why didn't God protect the whole building. Some amazing buildings like St Pauls cathedral in London survived the Blitz, by extreme good fortune. I enjoy reading your poems and thanks again for reading mine, kindest regards, Kevin x

P.S. Awtry April 28, 2019 at 6:18 AM Kevin, you have stirred the pot! Congratulations on POTD and on the grace you’ve exhibited in your response to opposing views. Kevin Shaw April 28, 2019 at 3:19 PM Thanks for your kind words PS, most appreciated, regards, Kevin

Kevin Shaw April 25, 2019 at 8:58 AM Thanks for your comments, this little poem has raised a lot of interest and debate. It is however just a poem pure and simple. My message doesn't have to be scientific, Miracles are born of Deity and if like me you don't believe then Miracles cannot happen. Many thanks for reading my poem(s) a lot are harmless and less contentious, kindest regards, Kevin

Jerry T Curtis April 24, 2019 at 6:42 PM That would be a statement and not an argument. Laws of nature (Laws of Physics) are not absolute or unchanging as science know them. For example, when liquid helium approaches absolute Zero Celsius the atoms of the helium will reduce in mass penetrating the glass beaker and defy gravity. Miracles could be undiscovered laws of nature utilized by an undiscovered entity. Or the way I see it "Miracles from God" Remember a light in the sky is a UFO unless you know what it is. take Care

Jerry T Curtis April 24, 2019 at 6:42 PM Hi Kevin, It's a good thing to make people think, and not just except concepts purely because they sound appealing. But I must say, If one professes not to knowledge the existence of God in view of science and therefore consider the validity of miracles null, Kevin Shaw April 25, 2019 at 9:00 AM Thanks for your comments, this little poem has raised a lot of interest and debate. It is however just a poem pure and simple. My message doesn't have to be scientific, Miracles are born of Deity and if like me you don't believe then Miracles cannot happen. Many thanks for reading my poem(s) a lot are harmless and less contentious, kindest regards, Kevin

Jan Allison April 18, 2019 at 9:17 AM Wow I see you have penned controversial poem and good for you for voicing your opinions, I know some things cant be explained but I wouldnt class them as miracles but then again i have no strong faith ... and dont get me started on religion lol:-) many congratulations on your POTD, hugs Jan xx Kevin Shaw April 18, 2019 at 10:38 AM Hi Jan, I only got what I expected, Lots of comments from across the Pond, nice to hear from you, regards, Kevin xx

Anisha Dutta April 16, 2019 at 10:12 PM Enjoyed your poem. Sending my views in support and also contradicting. Best Wishes.

Curtis Moorman April 15, 2019 at 10:19 AM Hi, Kevin! Congrats on POTD. I know you wrote for 'sake of argument'. I only have one question simply out of curiosity. Let's say, hypothetically, that you really do not believe in miracles. My question is, "Do you also not believe in Christ, His death, His Resurrection, and His Second Coming?" Just curious! Kevin Shaw April 15, 2019 at 1:22 PM Thanks Curtis, I am really honoured to have my somewhat controversial poem featured as POTD. Whilst it is not my intention to offend, I do not have any faith of belief in a Deity and therefore don't believe in Miracles in their truest sense of the word, Kindest regards, Kevin

Constance La France April 15, 2019 at 8:27 AM Congrats on POTD ! Kevin Shaw April 15, 2019 at 1:23 PM Many thanks, regards, Kevin x

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 15, 2019 at 7:06 AM Succinct! ;) Congrats on POTD Kevin, xomo

Susan Ashley April 14, 2019 at 6:04 PM Your compelling poem stirs the pot effectively and conveys your opinion of miracles eloquently, Kevin. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Quoth Theraven April 14, 2019 at 1:33 PM Kevin, I think the definition of miracle is lost with your poem. The fact that the universe put us together, in this exact time and space, to discuss; is all the proof I need. Just my 2¢ -Richard mir·a·cle noun a surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency. Kevin Shaw April 14, 2019 at 3:34 PM What my poem says is as you also infer, Miracles are created by Divinity, so if you don't believe in a Deity then Miracles cannot happen, thanks for your comment, regards, Kevin

Arturo Michael April 14, 2019 at 11:56 AM Words... and its varying interpretations...different views...Congratulations Kevin.... Kevin Shaw April 14, 2019 at 12:17 PM Thank you, Arturo, regards, Kevin

Sunlite Wanter April 14, 2019 at 10:19 AM Today is Palm Sunday, and the resurrection of Jesus, the greatest miracle of all, is celebrated this Holy week and has been for over 2000 years. If we look, we can experience miracles above and beyond beyond "nature" which is a created miracle in itself, I believe. Kevin Shaw April 14, 2019 at 10:25 AM Thanks for commenting Sunlite, happy Easter, regards, Kevin

Phil Capitano April 14, 2019 at 8:12 AM Couldn't disagree with you more. Simply because something cannot be explained through modern lenses and understanding does not mean it doesn't exist. I have seen miracles happen. Kevin Shaw April 14, 2019 at 8:21 AM Hi Phil - I am certainly creating a stir, just putting some thoughts out there. My understanding is that a miracle in its truest sense can only be created by Deity otherwise it is just unexpected, and whilst me may not always be able to explain everything now, perhaps eventually during evolution we will, thanks for your comments, regards, Kevin

Winged Warrior April 14, 2019 at 7:04 AM Hey!...its a miracle lol...you got yourself on POTD!...Congrats!!! on this fantastic miracle Kevin...happy endings my friend...^WW^...{*J*}

Team Poetrysoup April 14, 2019 at 6:58 AM Remember, the "Laws of Nature" are only the laws that we know up to this point. There may be things humans are not aware of at this point. What if there are beings in our universe that are not limited by what we call "Laws of Nature?" If they perform acts, they will seem like miracles to us humans. Don't limit yourself to humanity.

Frederic Parker April 13, 2019 at 2:04 PM isn't it a miracle for nature to create a creature that can analyze itself? Kevin Shaw April 13, 2019 at 3:44 PM The laws of nature can be explained with difficulty I admit, Miracles however cannot, thanks for your comment Frederic, regards, Kevin

Laura Leiser April 12, 2019 at 3:43 PM Well, I am a living miracle, because I was saved supernaturally from being run over by a speeding car at aged 6 yr. old! Both my mother and my sister were eyewitnesses to the fact that I was squarely in the middle of the road and the car did not break at all. I felt lifted from standing there, frozen in fear and pulled to the sidewalk within a split second...no joke! I wrote a poem, titled "Guardian Angel" about this very event. Connie Marcum Wong April 14, 2019 at 5:50 PM That is wondrful, you don't have to.be religious to be given a miracle. xxoo Kevin Shaw April 12, 2019 at 4:58 PM Hi Laura, thanks for sharing your story, regards, Kevin x

Curtis Johnson April 12, 2019 at 2:37 PM I have to assume that you believe what you have written about miracles. It was a good read, but I totally disagree. Kevin Shaw April 12, 2019 at 2:44 PM Thanks Curtis, I have written a poem on the theme of miracles. It was my intention for people to disagree, regards, Kevin

CayCay Godwin April 12, 2019 at 12:36 PM I don't agree with you, not one bit, but as a counter view, you done good. Miracles defy explanation and care nothing for evidence. I didn't pause to debate but to say your write covers your view quite well. It was interesting to read because I haven't heard anyone slam miracles in a long time; good to remember other views. If you want to debate, for fun, call me. 1 800 mir-acle. Poetry hugs ... CayCay CayCay Godwin April 12, 2019 at 3:47 PM I came back to say I just read the contest and I am meant to argue with you. You needn't call the number because you are the contest! Reading can sure aid understanding, can't it? The light shines now ... Kevin Shaw April 12, 2019 at 2:19 PM Thanks Cay Cay debate is good, I don't believe anything defies explanation because then it would become supernatural. I hope you enter my contest, regards, Kevin x

L. J. Carber April 12, 2019 at 9:43 AM Oh, fellow poet, I could take exception with this in so many ways, if space permitted; e.g., there is no law of nature that says the laws of nature will still be in effect in a week or a million years from now [we know they weren't operating at the initial moments of the Big Bang or the Universe couldn't have attained its current size]. Then too, science can only measure a world of 3 dimensions and time as the 4th. Quantum physics holds there are many more and time may not be linear after all. Kevin Shaw April 12, 2019 at 2:13 PM Hello LJ, you are clearly very learned I make a case for argument and propose that if Miracles occur then it becomes a paradox because miracles cannot happen. I cannot disprove anything, no one can. On the other hand I have never been shown any definitive proof of a miracle or ghosts or God, I enjoy the debate, kind regards, Kevin