Thursday, January 12, 2012

Virtuous


Veering off the path 
impulsive volition
violates
God's plan

~versus~

vehemence
blind faith
victory
one step at a time.
~

Which will you choose?

@laurie kolp

Prompt inspiration: Poets United Thursday Think Tank (Choices)



19 comments:

Janet Martin said...

Powerful verse! WOW! Coupled with the picture it is indeed poignant.

Brother Ollie said...

Proverbs 3:5-6

Sasha A. Palmer said...

I love all the 'Vs', beautiful words.

Maude Lynn said...

That is the choice, isn't it? Excellent write.

Isabel said...

it is a choice all must choose each day.but I do think indulging a little is a good thing.

Mary said...

Nicely written. Lots to think about. As for me, I would support 'faith' but not necessarily 'blind faith.' Just me.

Unknown said...

Laurie!
Great minds followed the same path, told the tale quite differently. How synchronous of us!
;-)

Brian Miller said...

the choices we make in many ways determine where we will get in life...

Grace said...

Interesting choices...leading us to many journeys ~

Mary B. Mansfield said...

Great take on the prompt...so nicely done!

S.E.Ingraham said...

powerful words with a powerful shot - you've really nailed this beautifully Laurie ...

Susie Clevenger said...

Power in your verses...questions not easily answered but life changing

J Cosmo Newbery said...

Rest assured if there is a God, and he has a plan for me, it will involve brimstone. I'll take the other one.

rch said...

I'm a big fan of volition myself though it's often led me in circles, nice contrast between the two stanzas.

Sherry Blue Sky said...

Pithily and very effectively put, kiddo! Love it!

Dave King said...

Ouch, what a stumper of a question!
Oooh, what a cracker of a poem!

Judy Roney said...

Interesting take and...I'm thinking about my answer, Laurie. :)I like poems that make me think.

madhumakhi said...

What a difficult choice you've presented us with, Laurie!

Lolamouse said...

Doesn't God grant us free will? I think I'd choose the path down the middle!