Sonnet: Predestination

I have argued with myself on predestination, and have come to this conclusion. I hope you enjoy, but I also hope it makes you think about it, whether you agree or not.

Sonnet: Arguing With Myself on Predestination

 

 

To say the universe is infinite,

Must also say that it’s not limited.

Although the origin’s not definite,

When did we say that we’re prohibited?

 

To work so hard to get the best degree,

And yet be seen to It of foolishness,

For it has been reserved for all to see,

To those that It has chosen, more or less.

 

To push one’s kids through hell to do their best,

Yet fail, just out of favoritism,

Without merit? Why, there would be no test;

The school would end in a cataclysm.

 

Is it real? I must come and insist:

The thought of right or wrong would ne’er exist.

Author's Note

Can anyone please tell me if I got the stressings right (I attempted to stay with the iamb throughout the poem). Also, please leave comments on if you agree or disagree; I'd like to hear other opinion about it.

Reviews

[{Angel Redd}[Formerly A..]

The stressing are a little awkward in places: "Yet fail, just out of favoritism,Without merit? Why, there would be no test;" "favoritism" and "merit" don't have quite the right stress that the sonnet demands. I love the nature and message of the poem, however. Great job. =]

[Nancy Lee Shrader]

Me I'm not very good at Sonnets, but I really liked what the content. Great Work