Not by Chance nor Happenstance

 

 Into our lives come many things

to break the dull routine,

The things we had not planned on

that happen unforeseen,

The unexpected little joys

that are scattered on our way,

Success we did not count on

or a rare, fulfilling day -

A catchy, lilting melody

that makes us want to dance,

A nameless exaltation

of enchantment and romance -

An unsought word of kindness,

a compliment or two

That sets the eyes to gleaming like crystal drops of dew -

 

The unplanned sudden meeting

that comes with sweet surprise

And lights the heart with happiness

like a rainbow in the skies...

Now some folks call it fickle fate

And some folks call it chance,

While others just accept it

as pleasant happenstance -

But no matter what you call it

it didn't come without design,

For all our lives are fashioned

by the Hand that is divine -

And every happy happening

and every lucky break

Are little gifts from God above

that are ours to freely take.

 

~ Helen Steiner Rice