My life choices can affect my predestined fate
so I shall make sure my kindness will resonate.
I pray good fortune comes at a much later date
so that I may live my next life in a balanced state.
I must beware of the ones in which I associate
knowing that excellent benevolence is innate.
When they lead in abhor I shall never emulate
hoping my destiny be filled with love not hate.
If I live today in peace, then my fear will mitigate
and all things I ever dreamed of I will anticipate.
When on my shoulders I feel the unwanted weight
of the world I must learn to immensely contemplate.
For time is running out at an unfluctuating rate
and words of compassion and grace I must articulate.
I must make honorable decisions that indicate
I shall live once again beyond my abandoned estate.
Sometimes I think of what I can intelligently initiate
in order to reap the rewards in the next life I create.
I know that no life will ever be completely consummate
but I know if I am good-natured…my fate will be great.
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Line Gauthier
April 30, 2018
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