No Such Luck
Revision of an earlier poem145 total reviews
Comment from TKField
Someone once said, "if you have the luck of the Irish, you have no luck at all". History would seem to bear this out.
I found this a rather curious poem. To my way of thinking, the logic employed is a bit flawed, to say the least. I agree that good luck charms and superstitions are ineffective, and anyone believing they can alter random fate in their favor using one or all of them is delusional.
With that said, recommending Jesus and his daddy as a viable substitute, is merely to trade one set of delusional beliefs for another. In fact, you'd probably have more luck with the rabbit's feet etc. than JC and the Bible.
When it comes to made-up, fantasy, wishful thinking nonsense; horseshoes, broken mirrors and four leaf clovers can't carry religion's jockstrap. Saying one is ridiculous superstition and the other is legit, is like saying, "this bag of stinking poop is a fallacy, but this even bigger bag of bullshit is the real deal". It's laughable.
People wear a cross around their neck and pray to an unverifiable, invisible, totally silent super-being who
they are obliged to believe in completely on blind faith. At least the other superstitions don't come with a bunch of regressive, insane dogma from the desert-dwelling savages of the Bronze-Age.
When it comes to altering random fate, give me the rabbit's foot every time.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2012
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Someone once said, "if you have the luck of the Irish, you have no luck at all". History would seem to bear this out.
I found this a rather curious poem. To my way of thinking, the logic employed is a bit flawed, to say the least. I agree that good luck charms and superstitions are ineffective, and anyone believing they can alter random fate in their favor using one or all of them is delusional.
With that said, recommending Jesus and his daddy as a viable substitute, is merely to trade one set of delusional beliefs for another. In fact, you'd probably have more luck with the rabbit's feet etc. than JC and the Bible.
When it comes to made-up, fantasy, wishful thinking nonsense; horseshoes, broken mirrors and four leaf clovers can't carry religion's jockstrap. Saying one is ridiculous superstition and the other is legit, is like saying, "this bag of stinking poop is a fallacy, but this even bigger bag of bullshit is the real deal". It's laughable.
People wear a cross around their neck and pray to an unverifiable, invisible, totally silent super-being who
they are obliged to believe in completely on blind faith. At least the other superstitions don't come with a bunch of regressive, insane dogma from the desert-dwelling savages of the Bronze-Age.
When it comes to altering random fate, give me the rabbit's foot every time.
Comment Written 02-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2012
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Thank you for your honesty TK.
Comment from Joan E.
I certainly agree with your theme of not living life dependant on luck. I enjoyed your free verse with random rhymes and admired your declaration of faith. -Joan
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2012
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I certainly agree with your theme of not living life dependant on luck. I enjoyed your free verse with random rhymes and admired your declaration of faith. -Joan
Comment Written 02-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2012
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Thank you Joan.
Comment from KrisKris
oh my god yesss lol,this poem describes exactly how i feel,i never believe in those things and there are like so many people who poison there minds with these rediculous superstitions. lol.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2012
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oh my god yesss lol,this poem describes exactly how i feel,i never believe in those things and there are like so many people who poison there minds with these rediculous superstitions. lol.
Comment Written 02-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2012
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Thank you Kris.
Comment from tallahasseesmiles
Boy do I love this, because if it was not for bad luck we would have not luck at all, the only way do succeed at anything is when I turn it all over to God. I wrote a poem Turn it over to God. Really good.........
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2012
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Boy do I love this, because if it was not for bad luck we would have not luck at all, the only way do succeed at anything is when I turn it all over to God. I wrote a poem Turn it over to God. Really good.........
Comment Written 02-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2012
Thank you Tallahassee.
Comment from Poetic Friend
I don't beleive in luck. I believe God has plans for all of us.
I like the tone of your poem. It does not read "preachy," just wisdom-filled. Thank you for the insight.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2012
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I don't beleive in luck. I believe God has plans for all of us.
I like the tone of your poem. It does not read "preachy," just wisdom-filled. Thank you for the insight.
Comment Written 02-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2012
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Thank you friend.
Comment from Cedar
Well, I have to agree with you. You do make your own luck, but there are many people out there that will dispute that with every breath. Anyway, your poem is well presented and a good read. Bill
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2012
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Well, I have to agree with you. You do make your own luck, but there are many people out there that will dispute that with every breath. Anyway, your poem is well presented and a good read. Bill
Comment Written 02-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2012
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Thank you Bill.
Comment from robyn corum
I agree, we make our own luck! The only thing I would say about this write is that the color is a littttttle too bright. It's hard to see the writing. But thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2012
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I agree, we make our own luck! The only thing I would say about this write is that the color is a littttttle too bright. It's hard to see the writing. But thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 02-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2012
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thank you Robyn.
Comment from jaded831
Your poem gave me a calming feeling. The mind plays games not only with superstitions, but with making simple daily events into being overwhelming. It's hard to remember sometimes we are not in control, God is, thank you for reminding me of this.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2012
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Your poem gave me a calming feeling. The mind plays games not only with superstitions, but with making simple daily events into being overwhelming. It's hard to remember sometimes we are not in control, God is, thank you for reminding me of this.
Comment Written 02-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2012
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Thank you Jade.
Comment from marilyo
I say Amen to the message of your wonderful poem! Faith in God is all that we need. No rabbit's foot or talisman can change the sovereign plan of God for each one of us.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2012
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I say Amen to the message of your wonderful poem! Faith in God is all that we need. No rabbit's foot or talisman can change the sovereign plan of God for each one of us.
Comment Written 02-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2012
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Thankyou Marilyo.
Comment from rushingwater
When I first starting reading this I was wondering where you were going to go with it. I like the end results and felt as though you have weaved a very powerful message. Well done.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2012
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When I first starting reading this I was wondering where you were going to go with it. I like the end results and felt as though you have weaved a very powerful message. Well done.
Comment Written 02-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2012
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Thank you Waters.
