On This Day

on this day,
say to whoever, whatever
you put your faith in
that this is a new day,
a beautiful day,
a day to be thankful for
so be happy even if the
circumstances are not the best
because you are in control of
your path, be it dharma or destiny,
because if you flick a switchblade
or move your finger slightly to
eject a bullet from a chamber
then you are the ultimate arbiter
of your acted-upon outcomes,
so whether you seek the bodhi tree
or decide not to press the button
to explode home-made claymore mines,
remember this is a great day to be alive.

Reviews

[Penlady]

I don't think your poem is cynical at all, but on the contrary, hopeful. Pointing out what humans are capable of and not. Good poetry, Mr. Math. i heard that art and math are tightly entwined.

[Penlady]

Indeed!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

There is destiny but part of it is under our control of our freewill. Very thought provoking.

[Teri B]

A very cynical piece, I felt. I am struck by the overtly covert means by which you speak against violence and war in this poem. It's hiding in plain sight, eh? What better protest than the one that masquerades as praise!

Stellar...to borrow an adjective! :)

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

the dual caliber of delivery is explosive in its velvet clutch~ you balanced the dualities in evocative splendor~ poetic bullseye!~

[Branch Isole]

Manic-Depressive (old school) or Bi Polar (a Pharma Fav today) all rolled into one in this piece. We who identify, like it.

[asdarkeyesclose]

great optimism rushing like a triumphant wave :)