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Destiny

Posted on 9 November 2019 by H. Hennenburg
Image by Esteban Colla illustrating poem titled Distiny by H. Hennenburg
Image by Esteban Colla

Destiny

There is a way up the hillside
But the peak is treacherous
And the descent, often, involuntary
Mortals call the attempt death defying
Angels, recruitment
You will know you have arrived
When you are filled with purpose
And destiny is in the wind
This is where you should watch your step
The world will push
The heavens will pull
You will see only impossible choices
Then, the wind will rise

© H. Hennenburg, 8 November 2019

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32 thoughts on “Destiny”

  1. Sherry Blue Sky says:
    10 November 2019 at 10:03 AM

    This is gorgeous, uplifting and quite wonderful!!!! I especially love “Then, the wind will rise.”

    1. H. Hennenburg says:
      10 November 2019 at 10:16 AM

      Thank you, Sherry!

  2. Mary says:
    10 November 2019 at 12:07 PM

    Ah, sometimes the way up (whatever) hill seems treacherous, but one has to keep going. One can’t discover one’s destiny if one stops (if one really could stop). If the choices at times seem impossible, the wind will know….. Beautiful writing once again.

    1. H. Hennenburg says:
      11 November 2019 at 9:17 AM

      Thank you, Mary!

  3. Bjorn Rudberg says:
    10 November 2019 at 12:17 PM

    I love the sense how the destiny is both perilous and wonderful… the image of the path leading to the top is so fitting… so much balance on the edge.

    1. H. Hennenburg says:
      11 November 2019 at 9:18 AM

      It does seem true that often balance is achieved right right on the edge!

  4. Toni Spencer says:
    10 November 2019 at 12:32 PM

    then the wind will rise….a cautionary tale indeed. It makes me think of a storm rising. Caution indeed.

    1. H. Hennenburg says:
      11 November 2019 at 9:18 AM

      Thank you, Toni.

  5. Sanaa Rizvi says:
    10 November 2019 at 1:05 PM

    This is gorgeously penned, H! I love the reference to the wind .. which puts me in the mind of one taking risks and nature obliging to our every whim 😀

    1. H. Hennenburg says:
      11 November 2019 at 9:19 AM

      Thanks, Sanaa! May nature always oblige you. 🙂

  6. Chrissa says:
    10 November 2019 at 1:51 PM

    This is an awesome poem–had to smile at the angels recruiting at the peak–and the struggle itself seems to call forth the trumpets.

    1. H. Hennenburg says:
      11 November 2019 at 9:20 AM

      I heard the trumpets too, Chrissa!

  7. [email protected] LOOSELEAFNOTES says:
    10 November 2019 at 3:01 PM

    Intense. The push and pull is palpable.

    1. H. Hennenburg says:
      11 November 2019 at 9:20 AM

      Thank you, Colleen!

  8. Wendy Bourke says:
    10 November 2019 at 4:04 PM

    Wow! This has a lot going on … and it’s all fantastic. I do believe in destiny … but I also believe that, to a large extent, we control our destiny with the choices we make as we proceed towards it … and you’ve captured that beautifully here. The word crafting in this, is truly wonderful … really stellar. That – fused with the clarity that you imbue your pieces with – for me – is the key to connection … and I definitely felt a impactful connection here.

    1. H. Hennenburg says:
      11 November 2019 at 9:24 AM

      Thank you so much, Wendy! Yes, choice and chance is the balance that determines our lives. I am grateful that we were able to connect through words.

  9. Rosemary Nissen-Wade says:
    11 November 2019 at 3:43 AM

    Wow, amazing!

    I particularly like the touch of humour in:
    Mortals call the attempt death defying
    Angels, recruitment

    1. H. Hennenburg says:
      11 November 2019 at 9:25 AM

      Thank you, Rosemary!

  10. Thotpurge says:
    11 November 2019 at 4:43 AM

    Oh this is lovely, H, and the last line is perfect.

    1. H. Hennenburg says:
      11 November 2019 at 9:25 AM

      Very much appreciated, Rajani!

  11. Magaly Guerrero says:
    11 November 2019 at 5:24 AM

    I love the progression. How each line tells me that there will be bad and even worse, but… at the same time, each new bit of information carries hope. When we get to those strong winds, we are ready!

    Just wonderful.

    1. H. Hennenburg says:
      11 November 2019 at 9:26 AM

      Thank you, Magaly.

  12. Magical Mystical Teacher says:
    11 November 2019 at 7:37 AM

    The wind could either blow us off course, or take us where we need to be!

    1. H. Hennenburg says:
      11 November 2019 at 9:27 AM

      Exactly! That bit of chance in life’s mix.

  13. Rommy says:
    11 November 2019 at 11:54 AM

    I had a good giggle at the contrast of opinions between mortal and angels. It would be absolute madness to go on, wouldn’t it? But there will always be those at home in the madness of this kind of journey, who would suffer a different, soul rotting madness if they never made the trip at all. Thank goodness for the wind that understands.

    1. H. Hennenburg says:
      11 November 2019 at 2:41 PM

      Indeed, Rommy! Those of us who must, must!

  14. Jim says:
    11 November 2019 at 10:21 PM

    I was climbing with you, HH. I have climbed a few fairly mundane peaks, the feeling is great when the top is reached. Seems I’ve experienced updrafts some times. My favorite was a small mountain at the west edge of El Paso (Te xas). Most times after the climb I/we would take the cable car down.
    Thank you for peeking in on me and it was nice returning your visit and nice comment by coming here. Please come back.
    ..

    1. H. Hennenburg says:
      12 November 2019 at 9:19 AM

      Oh, wow! You’ve done literal climbing. I am in awe. Seems I only have the courage for figurative climbing. I love that the two experiences can be so similar to the brain, but what wonderful memories you must have! Thanks for stopping by!

  15. Audrey M Howitt says:
    12 November 2019 at 10:27 AM

    Love, love this–recruitment indeed! This piece is gentle and I can feel the wind rise just by reading–beautifully penned!

    1. H. Hennenburg says:
      12 November 2019 at 2:36 PM

      Thank you, Audrey!

  16. Khaya Ronkainen says:
    15 November 2019 at 9:51 AM

    I really like how you depict this hidden power; destiny. It sounds freeing but also something to be approached with caution. Something we have no control of, or do we? Food for thought!

    1. H. Hennenburg says:
      15 November 2019 at 11:40 AM

      Thank you, Khaya!

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