A Look at Luck Through Poetry and Short Fiction by John

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   surovi99posted 6 months ago

   Please take a few moments to read John's article based on the prompt, "Luck". Here is the link to the article:
   https://hubpages.com/literature/a-look- … rt-fiction
   
   Hi John,
   I loved both the fiction and poetry. Luck cannot always be good and we shouldn't depend on it. Rather we should make wise choices and create opportunities for us. I loved the quote at the start by Dalai Lama XIV. Thank you for the fantastic share and messages.

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      tsmogposted 6 months agoin reply to this

      Thanks for sharing John's work!! I appreciate that.
      
      John, I am enamored with both compositions striking the heart and mind. The story probably describes many people, especially gamblers. I wonder how many people in Las Vegas or Monte Carlo carry a lucky token in their pocket. I have a lucky hat I wear, but it is for gardening.
      
      Your poem hinted that as defined luck is a two-way street; there is both good and bad. It prompted a question for my 'self'. Do I take a chance on luck?

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         Jodahposted 6 months agoin reply to this

         Tim, thank you for taking the time to read these pieces. I am glad they both struck a chord with you and provided food for thought or reflection.

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   Jodahposted 6 months ago

   Hello, Rosina. I appreciate you taking the time to read my response to Brenda’s “luck” challenge, and for sharing it.
   Luck can be good or bad, as you say, and we shouldn’t rely on it. We need to make the best decisions that we can, and hope that fate smiles on us.

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      ChitrangadaSharanposted 6 months agoin reply to this

      Hello John,
      Wonderful response to Brenda’s word prompt, Luck.
      I agree with the theme of your story. One should not depend upon ‘Luck’ only. Unless we work towards our goal, we can’t achieve success.
      Well composed poem too.
      Both your poem and story convey the meaning of the word, effectively.
      Thank you for sharing.
      Thank you Rosina.

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         Jodahposted 6 months agoin reply to this

         Hello Chitrangada, I am glad that you agree with the theme of my story, and also thought the poem was effective in conveying the meaning of the word, “luck.” Thank you for reading and commenting.

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   Carb Divaposted 6 months ago

   Wonderfully told story. Thank you John for the poem, the story, and the wisdom they share.

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   Jodahposted 6 months ago

   Hello Linda, thank you for reading these responses to the “luck” prompt. Any wisdom they contain is purely coincidental

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   Brenda Arledgeposted 6 months ago

   John,
   Your story, "The Lucky Coin" is quite an inspiration.
   
   Through this story of the man who left everything up to his lucky coin you show us how easy it is to trust in things that are not real.
   
   We can gain material things like a house and car, but we must understand nothing happens by luck.
   
   In the end, when he loses everything and decides to take his own life...he still leaves the choice up to the coin.
   
   Until this woman, perhaps his guardian angel, steps in to stop him.
   
   She gives him a two-headed coin which she says is her lucky coin.
   
   He suddenly realizes he must make choices in life and take responsibility for each one.
   
   This is a great story with quite a lesson.  We make our own luck.
   
   
   Your poem, "Luck Can Be a Fickle Friend" speaks volumes about luck.
   
   There are times it seems like your best friend, but then it will leave you high and dry.
   
   It definitely can make you or break you.  You can relentlessly hope to find luck in a four leaf clover, or that pot of gold in the next lottery win, but it doesn't matter if a black cat crosses your path because Karma is the one who  deals your fate.
   
   Yet the very last line you say...
   "Some say that we make our own luck,
   If so, let’s make a date."
   
   It is true...we make our own luck through hard work and choices.
   
   Great article.
   
   I also loved this quote in the beginning of your article
   “Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.”
   — Dalai Lama XIV
   
   I'll post a link in the word prompt article.

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      Jodahposted 6 months agoin reply to this

      Hi Brenda, thank you for the analysis of the story and poem. I always love your breakdowns and the messages that you clearly reveal. So, glad that you enjoyed these responses to your word prompt.

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   Peggy Wposted 6 months ago

   Excellent work you created with Brenda's word prompt of luck, John.  Because of your images, I have had fun creating some of my own.  I enjoyed your story and your poem.  Thanks Rosina for sharing his work.

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      Jodahposted 6 months agoin reply to this

      Hello Peggy, I am glad you enjoyed the story and the poem. Yes, I have been using Bing image creator because I find it faster than searching for ages to find a suitable image in Pixabay etc. It’s images were quite poor at first but seem to be improving all the time. Glad you are having fun experimenting.

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   Brenda Arledgeposted 6 months ago

   Take time to read this piece by John on luck....
   You'll be glad you did.

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