Fate

I think the concept of fate is both accepted and denied for various reasons...It is a very interesting idea. This is my take on the general view of fate-not necessarily my own.

Fate 

Is a lonely mistress;

How one can call herself so

Must be empowering-

Frightening.

To hold the lives of countless

Innocents in the palm of one’s hand-

Only a fool would choose this,

Choose watching others lead lives

And knowing the same for oneself

Would never be possible.

Fate is a wicked mistress.

How she thinks she can decide

What is right for me and what is best-

Do I have no say in the short years,

In the precious moments that pass by

In the blink of a teary eye?

What about my longings and my dreams-

Do they even matter?

I dare not ask if she could cease,

For I know better than to tempt fate.

I often wonder if the paths I have chosen

And continue to choose each day

Were paths constructed by my own design,

Roads I alone decided to travel;

Is there any hope-any chance at all 

That the steps I take were not predestined?

Even those who believe in this she-demon

Are not safe; rather, they are plagued 

To understand why things are as they are,

To know fighting is futile and protest is prohibited.

Fate is a cruel mistress indeed,

Yet there are times I find myself wondering,

Even thanking her for the good things in my life;

Whether I am one to believe in destiny or not, 

I do know the results-the relief or joy or pain felt

Every day in response to every choice. 

My mien is made by how I have reacted-

Though I do not wish to relive it, I must thank

Every minute of doubt and sadness and suffering,

Heartache, and the bitter taste of betrayal,

Opportunities to forgive, forsake, or walk away-

Fate is a curious mistress I dread to meet.

Reviews

[EverleafOwl]

Ah, what a two faced figure is fate! For the balence of lifes, good and bad, innocent and evil, dance along her fingers and twist along her whispered words.....

Oops.....darn it, this is suppost to be a review! And now it's all scribbley with my ramblings! :(
ANYHOO, just wants to say what a wonderful job you did on this poem! Very insightful, consitering the many viewpoints of Fate, and you accomplished it brilliantly and with style! :) Wonderful! The deep ancientness and at the same time newness of this poem is amazing to experience and read....very nicely done! X)

[Sarah Marie]

hehe I love scribbley rambling!! Do not worry :) Thanks again for your lovely review!

[EverleafOwl]

You are very welcome! X) Yay, another scribbley-rambly writer!!! TOGETHER WE WILL RULE! Ahahaha, kidding! I'd be a horrible political figure! XP

[Sarah Marie]

ahaha I would sooooo be a dictator...or QUEEN! hehe

[EverleafOwl]

ANARCHY FOR US!!!! XD

[The 13th Eros]

This one echoes across the ages.. the Fates.. those who leave us little will or whim. This is strikingly deep and profound. Yes, there is much beyond our control... yet much is within our power to release by our wills. Love the greatest of these. xx

[Sarah Marie]

I could not agree more...will is an amazing, powerful thing, and love is the most beautiful result.

[The 13th Eros]

May your life overflow with love, dear poet. xx

[Megara]

i dread to meet her too:(

[L. Fenella]

Wow, so beautiful! I loved the imagery and sort of angst over the poem, it really created a poignant, bittersweet tone.

[Sarah Marie]

I'm glad you liked this! It seems like poetic rambling to me :) Thanks for the review!

[CreativeCookie]

This is really good! I personally don't believe in fate, but I love it anyways. Keep it up!
Love,
CreativeCookie

[Sarah Marie]

I'm glad you like this, and thanks for the kind review!