What Is Luck? Poem by Marlin Nightingale

What Is Luck?

Rating: 4.5


I ask for understanding.
The sort that is not found,
By simply graduating,
A college of reknown.

No, not a sage's wisdom,
Or philosophies of men,
Not simplistic predictions,
Nor facts that science lends.

I seek to find the answer,
To end this plague of thoughts.
I'm tired of being dancer,
To life's unending waltz.

What law doth govern luck?
Which rules does free choice bend?
Are there clear answers in this muck?
Or does it all depend-

On what the will of fate decides?
And what is fate? Pray tell!
It's just a rollercoaster ride,
Where chance and luck have fell!

The chance to make a simple choice,
The luck to choose it right,
Then fate to show its forceful voice,
And crown with fortune bright!

I do not understand it,
My mind can't comprehend,
But whatsoever it may be-
I wish you 'luck' my friend! !

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Chinedu Dike 28 December 2014

Luck is preparation meeting opportunity. Fate is a spiritual force believed to control events. A nice and well articulated poem beautifully penned. Thanks for sharing and do keep it up. Please read my poem MANDELA - THE IMMORTAL ICON.

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