AUGUST 2022 ISSUE: BOUND BY DESTINY by MIRA SHAH
Bound to Destiny
I’ve seen grace,
a glimpse of another half
never seen but always heard.
Lying in a poppy field
or illuminated by a moonlit night,
proof that the fault in our stars
is our biggest asset.
Proof that we are only as strong
as our weakest link,
which is only as strong as we.
I don't know if I will see grace again,
but I am bound to the destiny
of whatever is to come.
Grace is never lost,
because I will fight for grace,
proof that we just keep fighting.
Proof that all of us can twinkle.
If we are shown in the right light.
Mira Shah, age 12
About The Author
Mira Shah is a thirteen-year-old, born and raised in Oakland. After first trying story-writing and deciding it was not for her, Mira entered the world of poetry. She immediately fell in love with the symbolism and emotion found in this form of expression. She has since participated in one other Chapter 510 program. The piece she will be sharing with you today is titled “Bound To Destiny.” She hopes you find what this poem means to you.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
In this Spring 2022 workshop, poet and performance artist Giovanna Lomanto guided 6 poets through creative exercises and multimedia activities took aerated whisperings and put them to the page. Through collages, meditative journeys, and art showcases; they crafted a set of unique-to-you poems, culminating in a series of broadsides.
