Fortune Cookie
Soon
Someone
will
make you
proud. He may hit
a
walk-off home run
or
complete the Boston
Marathon
in record time
or
he may give all his money
to
the poor. Or he might tell his boss
his
daughter’s soccer game comes before work.
Michael
Escoubas began writing poetry
for publication in August of 2013. Early in life his mother said, “You
have a gift for words; I hope you do something with that gift.” Michael
writes poetry, in part, because of his mother’s encouraging words and because
he believes poetry brings people together. Michael has published one
chapbook, Light Comes Softly, which is available by contacting the
author.
Hi Michael. What a delightful poem, "Fortune Cookie." It speaks to some important values. I especially like the last two lines, "Or he might tell his boss his daughter’s soccer game comes before work." Our kids are important, and I think we may sometime lose sight of that in the hustle and bustle of this world. Thanks for a beautifully-expressed poem, my friend. Continued blessings!
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Dear Maurice,
ReplyDeleteSo appreciate your response. I think practical life application is one purpose served by poetry.
Blessings,
Michael
Hello Michael,
ReplyDeleteSimplistic, but speaks of the most precious and virtuous things in life. I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Thank you for sharing!
All My Best,
Ken
Dear Ken,
DeleteSometimes less is more, especially in poetry.
So pleased you noticed.
Michael
A simple yet creative way to draw our attention as to how we manage our daily life. It is mainly a case of priorities. Thank you for sharing your musing. Regards, paul
ReplyDeleteDear Paul,
ReplyDeleteAppreciate your comment.
Thank you.
Michael
Your message of what should be most important in life glows brightly in this wonderful poem Michael! Three cheers! Connie ; )
ReplyDeleteDear Connie,
ReplyDeleteSo appreciate your sensitivity--the poem is all too true about me through much of my life! Trying to make up for it now as a grandpa.
Blessings to a new friend in poetry,
Michael
Work hard play harder it's all about Priorities I love this Etheree!
ReplyDeleteNice one
George
Dear Paul,
ReplyDeleteI've typically poked fun at fortune cookie wisdom, however, such wisdom does from time-to-time translate into something we can use in life and in poetry!
Michael
Michael, this is a beautiful poem.
ReplyDeleteDear Ndaba,
ReplyDeleteI'm so pleased to receive your comment.
I like to write poems that meet people where they live.
Blessings to a new friend in poetry,
Michael
A true and wise writing Michael, my dad liked my going to school, but was quick to use me to work on the ranch instead of going to school as part of my education. The school board was over ruled when they faced my dad. I love the wisdom in this life winning Fortune Cookie, an example for any life to follow.
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