Just picked up on this poem, Ron, and the news of the car wreck. Safe and sound, al-humdu-lil-Llah, as they say in Arabic, or thank God for a good outcome. At least the accident resulted in your writing this wonderful poem about luck and fortune and yes, the twists of fate. John

Good to hear no one was hurt. Phew!
Luck is quite a personal thing.
I have mostly good luck.
Thank goodness.
Good job on this poem it hits home
Peace love and light,
Amber

So glad you and your passengers suffered no injuries Ron. Fate is a three breasted witch. If I am recalling accurately, Johnson's theory declares, "Murphy is an optimist". May peace and love be always with you my dear friend. Jon Michael

Just read about this shocking accident Ron...I am truly glad you and your passengers are all safe...
The shock can sometimes linger after such an event, and projecting your thoughts into a poem, I am sure will be most beneficial and therapeutic for you...
My best wishes,
Diana....

Lady luck can be quite fickle.
I'm glad you got out of your pickle.

Michael D.

When it isn't your time to leave yet, it's just not going to haapen.

I was once pinned underneath a moving vehicle because it has caught the backflap of my jacket and drew me all the way to underneath the vehicle. I was waiting for the most painful moment to happen, then sudenly the vehicle stopped moving. I lay there and said aloud to God. I said, "Well God! I guess this is it. I'm coming to meet you now."

No sooner had I said that I felt the vehicle was moving in the opposit direction, and thus freeing me and my jacket. As the vehicle was completely away from my body, I stood up and everyone was surprised to see me there in the middle of the road. My jade bangle bracelet had broken in two halves; but I was okay except for the bruises on my lower back and the scrapes on my knees. I was glad to have been still alive!! Guess God said it wasn't my time yet.

Sandie

More than luck was riding with you that day

~Ron~
"Luck" has got your side...glad you and your friends are ok.

Lady Mary Ann

RON ... Glad to hear that your harrowing experience had the least possible damages

to life and limb. I assume your van is mostly cosmetic, rather than mechanical?

T'would appear that you were able to Flick the "Fickle Finger of Fate" right back . her? If only Life had a Remote Control ... Stop - Rewind - Start - Pause - Adjust - Fast Forward ... eh Wot ?

As Rev Swindoll was apt to say: "Attitude ... it is the one String we have with which to play... how we React to that which happens to us..." That is what is most critical.

Peace ... and ... Good Fortune ... Obviously, "The FORCE" was with you !

Glad no one was seriously injured and your guardian angel is working hard for you my friend. What a unique way of stating your mood.

I am already breathing my breaths of my second chance in life
and every breath is like milk and honey
Peace be with you

William

Ron,

Glad you and your passengers didn't get hurt! We never know when we leave the house what's going to happen. Be safe, always.

Love and blessings,
Linda

Glad you and yours are safe, and as your poem demonstrates, sane.

Very Lucky Indeed, and Very Glad to hear that neither you nor your passengers were seriously hurt.

Right on, Ron. No sense bitching about, or celebrating, our luck. It's just one of those things we live with.

Good poem and rhyming to go by and also the ending is perfect Jk

Glad you are okay. That looks very serious, but you made it. A nice poem with a good ending came of it.

And I think you need another new truck...and I am most assuredly happy that you all made it through your scrape with a swamp...better to hit that than another car or something solid like a wall or tree...that will teach ya to go visiting without coming to see me... <smile>...-e- [did they total that, as I don't think it looks too bad, unless there is some damage underneath, frame, etc...?)

I guess it's safe to break my self-imposed silence and let you know there is a rather large audience out here in AD land cheering about your good fortune. I've had my share of close calls and know how scary they can be. The real deal has no appeal. Glad you and your riders are safe.
Ed

Glad you're all right. Unfortunately, for many people it's better to be lucky than good at something.

Very glad that you are all right, Ron. I also appreciate and respect the philosophical perspective that you share through your verses. Love and peace to you,

Regis

I'm a firm believer in synchronicity of chance and fate. Whatever we believe in, the most important thing is that you and yours are safe. And, the experience led you to write a poem about luck. To borrow from Robert Frost, I hope you have many more miles to go.

Yep. Yep. All three of you were lucky to come out of that wreck as intact as you are, I'm happy to say.

Dear Ron,

God Blessed you out of a mess.
There is no luck involved. God has a perfect plan for you.
He has plans to prosper and make you blessed beyond belief.
One day you will see it and believe it too.
It will take some time and you will know just what to do.
Amen my friend,
John-a-thin

When I first heard about your misfortune, I was shocked! I hope everything gets straitened out soon for you.

Love ya!

Jane

Ron, I use to believe in luck, but now it is fate. Glad no one was
hurt. To me it means you still have things to do before death does
come knocking.

Always,
Deborah

I am so very glad no one was hurt Ron. What a terrible thing to have happened. thank God no one was injured.

Two hugs
Kathy

Thank God you and your friends are safe after what must have been a nerve shattering shock. No wonder it inspired you to write a most thoughtful poem. May the memory of the accident fade quickly from your mind. Look ahead and not behind.

In a time where positive outlook is quashed by many influences, your piece reminds us that we can either be the victim or the adventurer who know that only through risk, failure, and lessons learned can we truly discover our destiny. Well penned, Ron.