Love Poem: Gripping Fate
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Written by: Michael Degenhardt

Gripping Fate

Into my heart
Plunged the hand of fate
Suppressing each beat
With strength and control

Now, if it beats,
It is the hand that permits
Allowing momentary flow
Total control of my being.

With short breaths
I seek to regain control
For naught, the heart is hers 
Her hand holds me, yet thrills

I’m fated to love.