English Poem : My Destiny

  •   Mon, Jun 01 2009
  •   by Lynn Lobo

MY DESTINY


In a foggy mist stood a colossal gate

Where an angel stood to contemplate my faith.

Beyond the gates of heaven I saw

A world that simply left me in awe.


So I turned to the angel anxiety struck

Gathering my nerve I began to stammer

"What can I do to please the Lord,

Present to him a melody, perhaps a secret chord?”


Said to me the angel serenely and tenderly,

"You stand right here before me

With your life serving testimony,

On earth itself you have formed your own destiny."


As my life rewound in front of my eyes,

I couldn’t help but simply despise

My life on earth that I lived so callously

I alone was to be blamed for my destiny.


Through my window I could see the azure sky

The dream was obscure but the meaning alive.

I got up in a flash and slowly started to ponder

On my wayward life and precious moments squandered


I’ll change my ways, I’ll mend my life

As no secret chord could ever suffice.

To please the Lord I’ll change within me

After all it is me who chooses my own destiny.
by Lynn Lobo
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Comment on this article

  • Steven, Udupi, Saudi Arabia.

    Sat, Jan 24 2009

    Good luck Lynn. Keep writing. I read this kind of heart touching poem after a long gap.

  • Carol, US

    Sun, Jan 18 2009

    Eloquently written. Lynn, another masterpiece from you. Keep on writing..

  • salvador, belgaum

    Sat, Jan 17 2009

    It's really a heart-touching poem. It's my life story that I wanted to put but some one like you did it before I began it. Thanks and keep on inspiring us with your future poems. Wish you the best always

  • Laila Pinto,

    Fri, Jan 16 2009

    Very touching and well written. Congratulations! Your poem stirs one from within.

  • Dr. Rajesh Kumar Vaid, Mumbai

    Wed, Jan 14 2009

    How true, how sincere, beautifully written, for all to ponder!

  • Sudhir Kamath, Mumbai

    Wed, Jan 14 2009

    FANTASTIC.. SUPER.. TOUCHING... FERTILE IMAGINATION..VIVID.. Melanie your daughter is a genius.. she'll do wonders in life..she can ''feel''... and more important... she can express what she ''feels'' in more ways than one.. Bravo! ! ! Lynn Ann Lobo.. YOU'VE ARRIVED..

  • Vikram & Joanne, Kuwait/Mumbai

    Wed, Jan 14 2009

    Such a nice presentation. excellent mind work. keep it up. Always wishing the best for you. Vikram & Joanne

  • Sunila, Dubai/Mumbai

    Wed, Jan 14 2009

    This is so beautifully written, I liked the poem v v much...it made me stop and think! God bless you Lynn.

  • Placid G. Noronha, Bijai, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 14 2009

    Beautifully written poem dear Lynn As penned by you, life is many a plendoured thing. Never to look back and brood over,but to strive hard to set right our shortcomings and shape our destiny towards a meaningful and contented life. The budding star has the potential to be a great poet and needs all praise and encouragement from all of us. All the best. Placid

  • Mel, Mumbai

    Wed, Jan 14 2009

    Lovely poem Lynn. Really liked it. Keep writing.


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