Questions to Ask Fate



Questions to Ask Fate

Did fate decide upon your birth
in which direction winds would blow?
And when a road comes to a bend
to right or left, which way to go?

Do your life choices play a part
in what the future has in store?
Will suddenly odds take a turn
if you walk through unopened door?

Have all your days been figured out?
Has road before you been pre-planned?
Is it your mission to proceed
without a guide map in your hand?

Can you affect the quantity
of servings dished upon your plate?
As you sail into open seas
can you maneuver winds of fate?

Will you hang on to reins of life
while you defend your right of choice?
Should you hum silently your song
or speak with passion in your voice?

Did fate decide so long ago
how circumstances would arrange?
If you dare challenge Nature’s way
can hands of destiny you change?

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Are lives shaped mostly by fate or by the choices that we make?

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Submitted by Giselavigil on December 27, 2023

Modified by Giselavigil on December 30, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme A XBXB XCXC XDXD XAXA XEXE BFXF
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 846
Words 179
Stanzas 7
Stanza Lengths 1, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4

Gisela Vigil

Thank you for welcoming me to this community. I was born in Cuba but emigrated with my family to the US when I was three. I am mother to three young adults now, and also a grandmother. I’ve been writing for years, some I share, others I still keep in my personal file. I often write of struggles for we all face them as we journey through life. But still, I feel peace knowing I try my best. Feel blessed to have been given the gift of writing which I strive to improve cause there’s always room for growth. more…

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  • AIDA
    This poem beautifully explores the relationship between fate and personal choice, leaving the reader feeling empowered and optimistic. The questions posed are thought-provoking and inspire a sense of curiosity about the role of fate in our lives. The use of metaphor, such as sailing into open seas and defending our right of choice, adds a touch of adventure and excitement to the poem. The overall positive and enthusiastic tone encourages readers to embrace their own agency and take control of their destinies. Wonderful work! 
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