Destiny's Bell (poem) by John Herlihy on AuthorsDen

Destiny's Bell
by John Herlihy → (All Poetry by John Herlihy)
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Rated "G" by the Author.

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-- Destiny’s Bell -- John Herlihy Destiny is just around the corner, Lying in wait there in the wings. Beyond the edge of the horizon, As a bell that resoundingly rings. There around the next bend, A lottery ticket, a hooker, a thief. Always signifying a beginning or end, Always offering a touch of misery or relief. Destiny rides the crest of a wave, Anxious to meet its approaching shore. Often destiny’s route with rubble paved, Awaken us to new hardships and more. Destiny always makes its claim, Even if it never seems to be there. A phantom marauder without any name, To take up residence in its private lair. For now, the tolling of the bell continues, The bright lights of a life do still shine. Its perennial music echoes in our sinews, Destiny may own us; but life’s beauty mine. - - - - - - (c) John Herlihy 20 June 2019

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on April 4, 2020

BEAUTIFUL! FOR HE WHO CONTROLS OUR DESTINY...CONTROLS HOW WE SEE IT. THANK YOU, JOHN. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Susanne Leist

Reviewed on April 2, 2020

Destiny can threaten to darken our horizon, but it's our choices that control our lives. Wise words.

Reviewed by Rebecca McKeehan

Reviewed on April 1, 2020

Ah, destiny! A most controversial subject in my mind. I think the only true destiny is in the birthing and the dying. What lies between, like karma, is in constant flux. Over the past couple of months I've become quite good at saying 'I reject that!" when I feel myself slipping back toward the darkness that seemed to be my destiny. I finally learned how to fight back. Enjoyed this.

Rebecca

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com

Reviewed on March 31, 2020

Your closing stanza contains the kind of thinking that disuades victimization and promotes reality as a phenomena of our own making. Great write.