Time And Chance Poem by Ayomikun Akinwunmi

We are the puppets of Time and Chance,
Who dance to their capricious tune;
They lead us where they list, and dance
With us till our hearts are numb.

They bring us joy and sorrow, pain
And pleasure, hope and fear;
They make us rich and poor, and chain
Us to the wheel of life, year after year.

We strive to break their bonds, but all
In vain; they hold us fast;
We may not choose our lot, but all
Must bear the burden of our past.

We may not know what lies before,
But we must face the future brave;
We may not know what fate is ours,
But we must trust in God and save.

We may not know what end awaits,
But we must live each day as best
We may, and hope that when our task
Is done, we may find peace at last.