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No Mere Matter of Chance

I would like to believe That it is no mere matter of chance That I was born. I would like to believe That I have life and breath At this moment in time for a particular reason. I would like to believe That I can design my own dreams And describe my own path, And that never must I allow my age, Or history, Or status, Or position To exempt or prevent me from having a meaningful life. I would like to believe That I have been placed where I am for a purpose, And despite all the obstacles and challenges I may face, There is a plan for me. I have to believe That the promises for my future Are full of hope, and goodness, and fulfillment, And that neither my sins, Nor my mistakes, Nor my doubts, Nor my questions Will prevent me from following The path I have described That will someday lead me To the fulfillment Of those dreams I have designed.

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/11/2022 6:21:00 AM

Sometimes I believe I just squiggle around with the other organisms that are being studied by who knows who/what. Perhaps they put me in the dish for a purpose. LOL.

Jim Slaughter
Date: 10/11/2022 11:33:00 AM

Thanks, Linda...but I hope it's a little more than that.

Arlo Parker

Date: 10/8/2022 2:52:00 PM

Belief fuels each of us to respond to the Gift we're so blessed to have rec'd. Some say, Faith. Others self-esteem, others wishing it so. After trying so many ways, only Faith can deliver for me. Take good care. Wonderful, evocative piece. :o)

Jim Slaughter
Date: 10/9/2022 7:36:00 AM

Thank you, Arlo.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/8/2022 2:01:00 PM

jim - this is such a beautiful, confident, upbeat and optimistic poem i am blown away!

Jim Slaughter
Date: 10/8/2022 2:15:00 PM

Thank you, Ilene. I wish I had had this confidence ere now.

Michael Tor

Date: 10/8/2022 1:18:00 PM

I'm with you Jim on your purpose and plan. I believe like you that we all have a purpose in Gods creation of us... Mine is the commission to reach others to know he is real and they are loved by him... Thanks for sharing Jim.

Jim Slaughter
Date: 10/8/2022 1:25:00 PM

Michael, thank you. Unfortunately, I'm not with you and your belief in a god, that even though he may or may not exist, deserves more condemnation, in my opinion, than credit for what he has done, and continues to do, to mankind.