I don't believe in luck

I’ve always said “I don’t believe in luck”1

I believe in hard work and probability.2

“Luck’s just recognition of a pattern; if things are going your way or not”3

How can you believe in something intangible? So abstract.4

We doubt faith, and I doubt luck, but believing in love?5

How is that any different?6

“Doubt your doubts and believe your beliefs.”7

Easier said than done. Easier done than justified.8

I’m asked, “Has the hero’s luck run out?”9

Coming up on twenty years. Questionable. 10

We all question our beliefs when things get tough.11

I’m just part of this pattern.12

Author notes

This is a poem mainly about a conversation I had with a close friend during a rough time where I felt bullied by life.

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  • thechad
    September 13, 2008

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    - I’m going to be totally honest here and tell you up front that I think I’m bad at poetry.
    - I believe that people are luckier than others, so I don’t necessarily have the same view points, but I do see your side.
    - I think people are “blessed” if you will, in different aspects of their life. I believe in karma, too.
    - As far as love being different, I think we have touched on this subject before and I could probably go into an endless discussion about love.
    - Good job, good word choice, like intangible, and abstract. I like it.


  • Reaver Greeters member
    September 8, 2008

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    Kind of read like a riddle. I guess i think so because i believe completely in luck All life is a game of luck Great piece though