J. I. Thomas F. Poet Quatrain

Proud People

Were we not meant by design to select what is best?
Choose the path sure to bring us success?
And operate always without great flaw,
following truth and abiding by law?

We know our desires, and with reason, sublime,
we can mold our world so our dreams will align.
Perfect knowledge, perhaps, is not ours,
but our potential spans further than twinkling stars. 

So, when we find that our plans were awry, 
when we stub toes on the rock that anchors the sky,
when we fall in the traps built by our own hands,
wouldn't we hearken to life's reprimands?

But, lo, there is something that could shatter our grace,
that lives within us, in its own hallowed place.
And we are tempted to from our faults hide,
because we are servants to our own pride. 

12/9/2017
Written for "People" contest, sponsored by Richard Lamoureux

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Silent One December 12, 2017 at 5:42 AM A fantastic write... J. I. Thomas F. December 23, 2017 at 8:35 PM Thanks!

Mick Talbot December 12, 2017 at 12:50 AM 'Because we are servants to our on pride' Human beings to a T; well-written poetry, congratulations on your placement! J. I. Thomas F. December 23, 2017 at 8:35 PM Thank you!

Eve Roper December 11, 2017 at 7:20 PM JI, nicely written vese ; congratulations on your win :) Hugs J. I. Thomas F. December 11, 2017 at 9:40 PM Thanks!

Curtis Johnson December 11, 2017 at 7:03 PM Congrats my friend. J. I. Thomas F. December 11, 2017 at 9:40 PM Thanks!

Kim Rodrigues December 11, 2017 at 6:54 PM when we stub toes on the rock that anchors the sky...great line. Congrats on your win! J. I. Thomas F. December 11, 2017 at 9:39 PM Thank you!

Richard Lamoureux December 11, 2017 at 6:25 PM Congrats and thanks for entering my contest. J. I. Thomas F. December 11, 2017 at 9:38 PM Thank you for the opportunity!

Eileen Manassian December 10, 2017 at 11:49 AM Very well written piece. It's a shame that we don't listen to the reprimands. If we did, we would know the taste of unity and success. Good luck in the contest. J. I. Thomas F. December 10, 2017 at 6:36 PM Thanks!