John Watt Poet Sonnet

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One Who Knows

A rill meanders by my shady tree
and vanishes into the morning mist.
Who guides it on its journey to the sea
as stream joins stream, with gravity's assist?
Free will or destiny? Unanswered still.
What guides a river's course? Deep mystery.
The fates, or God, or chance, or human will? 
This plagues the brightest minds of history.
Time is that river's steady downhill flow -
to go uphill is science fiction's dream
but that is a direction one can't go,
for time allows no traveling upstream.
   What will determine how this river flows?
   I know not, but I know of One who knows.


written 23 Sep 2020

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Mark Koplin September 29, 2020 at 12:48 PM Clever! Congrats on your win! John Watt September 29, 2020 at 1:20 PM Thank you, Mark. Enjoy your day ~ John

Michelle Faulkner September 27, 2020 at 10:29 AM The river of life moves in mysterious ways, but always finds its way home, congratulations on your win, John! John Watt September 27, 2020 at 9:30 PM Yes, it is a mystery worth pondering. Thank you for your kind congrats, Michelle!

Jennifer Proxenos September 27, 2020 at 9:36 AM This is an awesome poem my good friend - What will determine how this river flows? I know not, but I know of One who knows. Always, He knows everything! Holding thumbs for a first, it sure deserves it! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. John Watt September 27, 2020 at 9:32 PM Love your positive energy, my friend! You give such encouraging and uplifting comments that always enrich my day. I'm glad we share a faith in God. May He bless you richly this week. Hugs ~ John

Andrea Dietrich September 26, 2020 at 8:09 PM and CONGRATS. I had forgotten it was standard contest and she had a lot of winners. So where are all the congrats for this awesome contest??? John Watt September 27, 2020 at 9:32 PM Thanks again, Andrea.

Andrea Dietrich September 26, 2020 at 4:30 PM I don't recall I saw this a winner, but it sure is in MY book. Please let me know if I have missed any of your poetry. Will always keep up. And now for what I should have given the other day. FAVE John Watt September 26, 2020 at 11:08 PM Appreciate your vote of confidence. I believe you are all caught up. Thanks for the fave!

Nette Onclaud September 25, 2020 at 6:01 PM such a reflective piece, john...the analogy of the river strengthens your message... huggs John Watt September 26, 2020 at 11:02 PM Thanks Nette, your kind words mean a lot to me. Blessings ~ John

Regina Mcintosh September 25, 2020 at 6:08 AM A fave for me and a sure winner. I simply LOVE this. It's brilliant. God bless you my friend John Watt September 25, 2020 at 11:54 AM Thank you Regina, for the fave and the poetry friendship. Your words are always so uplifting! Grace and peace ~ John

Harry Horsman September 25, 2020 at 1:53 AM You write of a river John, which the flow of has saved many a life. Reading your wonderful sonnet, takes me there makes me think about life, Thank you... John Watt September 25, 2020 at 11:53 AM Grateful for your thoughtful read and comment, Harry. Hope your day is blessed ~ John

Andrea Dietrich September 24, 2020 at 1:17 PM gosh, I may be four days behind on comments. Egads!! and soon I have to leave for dr. appt. John Watt September 24, 2020 at 1:58 PM Hope your appt goes well!

Andrea Dietrich September 24, 2020 at 1:16 PM AWESOME way to write on the topic!! For me, it's all about destiny. Our free will applies to ordinary pleasures like what to watch on tv. I would love to see myself in a parallel universe and see how different life circumstances may have changed my course!! John Watt September 24, 2020 at 1:59 PM Thank you for the careful read and thoughtful reply. I read yours but for some reason wasn't able to comment. I need to go back and do so.

Connie Marcum Wong September 24, 2020 at 1:40 AM This sonnet is perfect for the contest John. I miss having time to read poetry. Soon I hope to have things organized enough to take time for poetry. Thank you for reading so many of my older poems John. Last year, Father’s Day, I posted a blog and shared this nice video you may enjoy that shares a bit of Hawaii from some of my flight attendant friends still flying. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/Yr6FWRxuroI Aloha, Connie John Watt September 24, 2020 at 10:09 AM Wonderful comment, Connie, thank you. Loved your link and the passing of the lei from one flight attendant to another. Liked the guy catching the marlin! Now I'm hungry for some pineapple, haha! I know you miss your time at Soup, even as you are missed. Praying for you as you find your new self and new normal. You're in my heart. Hugs ~ John

Tom Cunningham September 24, 2020 at 1:35 AM Beautifully composed John, and your last line speaks for all the mysteries of creation. Hope you're well, heading home today. Just grateful that we've been allowed to travel but news from home says more restrictions are being put in place. Will it ever end? Tom John Watt September 24, 2020 at 9:06 AM Thank you, Tom. I hope your trip was wonderful and I wish you travelling mercies on your way home. Back in March, we thought this would all be over in May and here it is almost October. Oy!