Destiny by Eric Alagan Copyright @ 2011 by Eric Alagan

DESTINY

ERIC ALAGAN

Destiny by Eric Alagan Copyright @ 2011 by Eric Alagan

Remember when we were in school; when we graduated;

and after serving two years in the military. Remember how

after each milestone, we dreamt of what we hoped to

accomplish; what we will be; where we will go; and, how

we will treat the people around us – our parents, our

siblings, our spouse, our children, our friends and

colleagues…strangers and enemies?

Remember all that?

For those of us who are now well past our fifties, sixties

and beyond, what did we discover at stock take?

Have we cleared the markers with smiles or with regrets?

Do we wish to start anew?

Careful now, as you never know – you might just get your

wish as Damien discovers in the forthcoming novel: Fallen

Grace – The Return, due first quarter 2012. Scary for most

but for the discerning, it speaks of hope.

Until then, please reflect on this poem…

Destiny by Eric Alagan Copyright @ 2011 by Eric Alagan

Sportsman he, mobbed by Squealing schoolgirls, envied by friends. Scholar, feted by Government, fawned by family. High-flyer, blessed by Out-of-box, helicopter views. Trail blazer, sought by Newshounds, framed on magazines.

Consummate lover, gentleman. Caring father, a filial son. Mountains a dozen to conquer. Rivers to fjord, records to break. Kind and considerate, is he. Pious and charitable, they say. So much to accomplish in life. Where will he ever find the time?

Twilight reveals, his Disappointments, disillusions. Twilight reveals, his Goals unrealized, failures met. Twilight reveals, his Station in life to reconcile. Twilight, reveals, oh My God, is this my destiny?