Some Things Beyond Control Poem by Bernard F. Asuncion

Some Things Beyond Control

Rating: 5.0


In the course of man's expectation,
There are things beyond his control;
Even the rich, wise and strong
Sometimes can do nothing at all.

Footprints and castles can be made,
For life is like the ocean sand;
Neither can the castles stand against the wave,
Nor footprints be picked up by the hand.

As you try to walk the extra mile
To be on top of the world;
Rugged rocks, humps, and holes
Block you in the long rough road.

Some may even say life is a game,
That the players should play it fair;
Though no one wants to be a loser,
But a game isn't so without a winner.

No one ever holds his own life,
For he lives through the Almighty;
No matter what one has achieved,
His breath and strength are temporary.

We must learn the lessons of life,
That the victors should stay humble;
And losers must learn to accept that
Life has some things beyond control.

Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Topic(s) of this poem: life
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Richard Wlodarski 01 November 2017

So very true! And so wise! Excellent write, Bernard.

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Bernard F. Asuncion 02 November 2017

Thanks, Richard...I will forever treasure your comment.....

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Jennifer Birchall 08 December 2018

Nor footprints be picked up by the hand... I love this. A wonderful poem Bernard.

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Anjandev Roy 20 April 2020

victors should stay humble......significant.......thank u, dear poet. anjandev roy.

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Luz Hanaii 20 May 2019

Giving you a great Big 10+++++

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Luz Hanaii 20 May 2019

" We must learn the lessons of life, That the victors should stay humble; And losers must learn to accept that Life has some things beyond control." This is extraordinary, full of wisdom, it flows so well, and the last stanza seals it with great wisdom. Thank you for sharing such great message with us. 🌹

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Thank you, dear Ma’am Luz for the heartwarming words of inspiration 🙏🙏😊😊👌👌

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Avid Fan 30 April 2019

In the course of man's expectation, There are things beyond his control; Even the rich, wise and strong Sometimes can do nothing at all. An exceptional poem, sir Bernard.

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Matthew Holloway 08 December 2018

This is a truly wonderful write full of memorable lines

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Thanks, Matthew for the humbling remark🙏🙏👌👌

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