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The Mystery of Destiny

Destiny, oh destiny, why hide thyself from me. Come out, come out, for all to see. A life filled with struggle, then at last a surprise. Why not reveal now how I self-actualize? Have I no choice of my destination, How I’ll proceed in my maturation? How many ways could there be? Or outcomes to this mystery? More than one, surely a few, Leave some things to chance, it’s the least you should do. I want to have challenges and growth each day, A purposeful life as I travel my way. Life’s surely not over, with just destiny My soul longs to live for eternity.

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Paul Bell

Date: 7/23/2023 1:34:00 AM

Strange thing, destiny, it must be the only part of life that you can't predict, and yet, how many times do we say when tragedy strikes someone. That was their destiny.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/23/2023 1:08:00 PM

Yes, a mystery we all think we know until we don't and it over. Thanks for the mindful comments, Paul. Have a great week! Bill

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/8/2023 6:04:00 AM

They should use this poem in public schools my friend. Teach the kids with it. You penned brilliant verses my friend. A jewek and a fav too.

Bill Baker
Date: 6/8/2023 2:00:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comments, Robert. I agree kids today are not getting the education they need in today's world. The Spirit, the voice inside them is ignored. They're not being taught to appreciate what they're given from God at birth. Many seem too entitled and selfish. Thank you for the FAV, it means alot to me to know you appreciate a poem I've written. Great to have you back active again, my dear friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/8/2023 6:06:00 AM

Our kids should read this and see truth for a change. God bless.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 6/2/2023 5:25:00 PM

I wish we could know our destiny, times are hard and the future looks bleak, if we could have a peek maybe we could find some inner peace. A great sonnet, belated congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Belle

Bill Baker
Date: 6/3/2023 4:32:00 PM

It hard to see our physical destiny, but through listening to a voice within ourselves we can come to understand our destiny spiritual. The body dies, but our spirit/soul lives eternally. Hope this helps some. Our world is in a terrible mess. :-( Thanks for the visit my friend. Bill

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 6/2/2023 12:26:00 PM

My soul longs to live for eternity too, loved that line and many more as well. Congrats on your well deserved POTD honour on this awesome appealing poem!! Best wishes,

Bill Baker
Date: 6/2/2023 1:28:00 PM

Thank you, Zaynab. Write On! my friend. Have a great weekend! Bill

Paige Hind

Date: 5/18/2023 8:48:00 AM

Great poem and you're onto something I think. Enjoyed it!

Bill Baker
Date: 5/19/2023 5:52:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Paige. Have a great weekend! A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/13/2023 8:21:00 AM

Congratulations though this is late. Bill I know you deserved this honor. Pangie xx

Bill Baker
Date: 5/13/2023 8:02:00 PM

No problem, Pangie, just thought you were having computer problems. :-) Have a great week, my friend. Bill

Panagiota Romios
Date: 5/13/2023 10:47:00 AM

Re..comment below of yours,Yes, it would not take any validatiion codes.. am hour later my comments showed up.?? I could comment to Bo piet I cleared all my cookies.. too Do forgive me. Please? Never saw this before yikes Pangie.

Bill Baker
Date: 5/13/2023 9:27:00 AM

Thanks Pangie, I got three from you on this one. Are you having computer problems? :-) Your poet friend in Texas, Bill

Len Gasun

Date: 5/11/2023 4:03:00 PM

We all keep longing, hoping, wishing, searching for destiny my dear poet friend Bill but we're all lead to one, eternal life with God. Excellent and so beautiful poem. Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD award my dear poet friend. I love your poem a lot and immensely enjoyed. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

Bill Baker
Date: 5/11/2023 5:21:00 PM

Thank you for you soulful comments, Len. God bless and keep you. Write On! my friend. Bill

Anil Deo

Date: 5/10/2023 4:32:00 AM

Destiny, mystery, eternity ...worthy thoughts and subjects, indeed. I, too, trust the Universe (Jesus, for me, truth be told) when thoughts on my age, health, and fate look turn South!. But in That phase, poetry is a friend as are the Psalms. Shalom shalom Coach Bill my brother in Christ

Bill Baker
Date: 5/10/2023 9:39:00 AM

Thank you for the visit and comments, My brother in Christ, All my faith is in my creator God. Snalom,shalom Anil. Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/9/2023 12:13:00 PM

Destiny what we hope and long for! Congratulations, Bill on POTD!

Bill Baker
Date: 5/9/2023 2:12:00 PM

Thanks for the congrats, Kim. Have a great week my friend! Bill

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/9/2023 4:53:00 AM

Good Morning Bill. Hi. What a most beautiful and elegant poem. Truly. It is so soft and gentle. Congratulations on your entry being chosen POTD. Blessings now and always. May today be a good day in every way. Keep enjoying the written word. (smile)

Bill Baker
Date: 5/9/2023 6:29:00 AM

Good Morning Lisa, nice have you visit today. Thank you for the kind comments about my poetry my friend. I like your new image with your name. It's fun to change them every once in a while. I need to change mine, probably. Today is a good day because you came my way. :-) Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/8/2023 12:29:00 AM

WoW! Bill What a well-written and deep write. It causes one to think and ponder life and what it's all about. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Have a great evening;-) Alexis

Bill Baker
Date: 5/8/2023 6:26:00 AM

Thank you for the congrats and comments, Alexis. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Bill

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/7/2023 4:37:00 PM

i really like this. i feel like our destiny is a maze. It would not matter which turns we made, we would end up with the same after life God already knows is ours. Just how i feel about it.

Bill Baker
Date: 5/8/2023 6:24:00 AM

Makes sense to me, Andrea. An all knowing God would certainly know the outcome of each of his creations. :-) Have a great week my friend! Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/6/2023 10:23:00 PM

Back with heartfelt Congrats on your well-deserved POTD, Bill. Blessings dear friend.

Bill Baker
Date: 5/7/2023 7:07:00 AM

Thank you, Lasaad. It's been awhile since I've had a POTD, since I've been taking care of Sara. I hope all is weel with you. I'll be visiting your poetry more regularly again now. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Luna Schwartz

Date: 5/6/2023 8:23:00 PM

Congrats on your POTD, it’s well deserved. I think those last 4 lines really speak to everyone, and I also enjoyed your less common rhymes.

Bill Baker
Date: 5/7/2023 7:05:00 AM

Thanks for the congrats, and you very observant comments, Luna. I'll visit your page soon. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Arlo Parker

Date: 5/6/2023 7:46:00 PM

Purpose, challenge, support, charity, friendships...not a bad way to go, Bill. POTD 2 b sure. :o)

Bill Baker
Date: 5/6/2023 7:51:00 PM

Thanks for the encouragement for my poem, Arlo. Have a great week! A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/6/2023 7:27:00 PM

Bill, this is such an inspiring write, esp. for those of us, ahem, 'over 39.' Self-actualization, the final step on the road to 'Cosmic Consciousness,' is such a worthy goal -- still pushing and pulling to reach it no matter how many 39's we've seen! Bravo on POTD, my Texas pal! Kudos, Gerswhon

Bill Baker
Date: 5/6/2023 7:52:00 PM

Thanks for the robust comment, Gershon. My Ohio friend. Bill

Miranda Hawley

Date: 5/6/2023 7:10:00 PM

Mostly this was Psychology with a touch of spirituality in your ending. Cool! This brought out some questions that I think we all ask at sometime in our lives.

Bill Baker
Date: 5/6/2023 7:53:00 PM

Mindful comment, my friend. Thanks for the visit. Bill

Fin Chuuk

Date: 5/6/2023 6:47:00 PM

Big congrats on your POTD, Bill! Great piece. :)

Bill Baker
Date: 5/7/2023 7:03:00 AM

Thanks for the first visit and comment, Fin. Hope to see you more often now. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/6/2023 6:37:00 PM

You must first accept who you are and where you are, right now, in order to control your destiny. It is each decision made. This is so beautiful and uplifting, my dear friend. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. Congratulations Bill, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Bill Baker
Date: 5/7/2023 7:02:00 AM

Thank you for your soft and comforting commenting, Brandy. It's always a pleasure to hear from you, my friend. Hugs, Bill

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 5/6/2023 6:36:00 PM

How nice to see your poem as POTD, Bill: A wonderful and thoughtful sonnet. SuZ

Bill Baker
Date: 5/7/2023 6:56:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comment on my poetry. SuZ. Have a happy Sunday! Bill

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/6/2023 2:19:00 PM

Congratulations Bill on your POTD! Truly our destiny is "eternity." Wonderful composed sonnet of faith. Blessings to you! So happy for you!

Bill Baker
Date: 5/6/2023 3:19:00 PM

Thank you Sam, for the visit and the congrats. Have a great weekend, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 5/6/2023 1:36:00 PM

Perhaps it’s best we don’t know our destiny it may not be what we’d wish it to be. A superb write Bill, congratulations on receiving the award of poem of the day… Belle

Bill Baker
Date: 5/6/2023 1:40:00 PM

It may be better to prepare ourselves to accept and flourish with whatever life or lives we are blessed to have. Thanks for the comments, Belle, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/6/2023 1:08:00 PM

What a wonderful surprise to login to poetry soup and found your outstanding poem is poem of the day today! Congratulations...it's an excellent sonnet with intriguing questions and a wise answer. Sara Etgen-Baker

Bill Baker
Date: 5/6/2023 1:16:00 PM

Thanks for the comment, Sara. I was just as surprised. :-) A very pleasant surprise at that, my poetess friend. Have a wonderful writing day! Bill

Joe Maverick

Date: 5/6/2023 12:22:00 PM

How wow, i remark now, you have embezzeled Possibilitys through the lines of inflexibilty As regards life and passing past the portal of Mortality Bill.' Pleased to have read before I am Dead..? Or maybe??????? Anyway a great read for me.'

Bill Baker
Date: 5/6/2023 1:24:00 PM

Glad you liked it Joe. I hope life is treating you well, my friend. Have a great week! Bill

Stephan McBride

Date: 5/6/2023 10:00:00 AM

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 NIV Congratulations on POTD, reminds me of this verse : )

Bill Baker
Date: 5/6/2023 1:26:00 PM

As long as the Holy Spirit is with me, whatever the future holds is fine with me. I like the verse, Stephen, thanks for the reference. Bill