No Fate
A poem about the current state of life and the future.
Make not light of what seems so wrong
Listen to the children cry
Where were your thoughts when you missed the gong
The bells echoed throughout the sky
Their screams unheard
Their purpose denied
Most hear nary a word
Already dead inside
Belief in something better than what we gave
To feel a purpose that matters becomes rare
See one's reason more than a blindfolded march to the grave
To dream of mattering enough that others might care
We leave not the glory of a wonderful life ahead
Not rich lands, peace, or even tranquility that abounds
Torture and torment awaited the young instead
To their screams, the dead, shielded from the sounds
We left no fate but what we chose for the ones that follow
Indignity and suffering await them at our end
For that's the reward of lives so hollow
Our young suffering a fate not wished on a friend
We left no fate
Not one that was good
Only one filled with hate
No chance to change it, even if we would
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Jason Ray Morton
Writing has become more important as I live with cancer. It's a therapy, it's an escape, and it's a way to do something lasting that hopefully leaves an impression.
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"Brilliant piece!"
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Your article gave me chills—it’s full of depth and honesty. Thank you for being so open. I’ve been writing articles too, especially about simple tips to help people in their daily lives.
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Wow
This is so sad yet so true. You put down today's generation really accurately.
very successful!
Wow - this is so deep and profound and heartbreakingly sad. I worry about this too. What legacy are we leaving behind. I feel the ache in this poem so much. Congratulations on top story - well deserved!
Excellent write up
You always been honest on your feelings on things. You always been constantly You. Sending you prayers of comfort. God is the greatest comforter when you focus on him not the problem. We can be stubborn with our fate in God when we won't the road of life to go in our direction but put us on detour to learn something before we get to our destination. 🙏🏼💗
The single calling common to all: to care for one another. How oft do we turn a deaf ear (& despise those who hear)?
This is a thoughtful piece. It feels like a gentle reminder to pay attention to what we leave behind. Sad, but there’s something real and honest in it. Thanks for sharing your words. ❤
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