Puppet master

Whoa, what a strange way to write about God and predestination. Like every move is involuntary. It's almost like you're blaming God for every little thing that you do - whether the outcome is good, or the outcome is bad, God decided it and your actions were not your own.

Even though he is all-knowing, we do still have free-will ;) The choices are yours, baby!

"my strings are cut, as I prepare to fall before
the puppet master."

this sounds like you're anticipating His wrath, and destruction to follow. Which is a creative way to think about it. Really, a good write.

I've seen the puppet master used in poetry, but this is totally on a new level. Using it as a metaphor of God determining your life... very unique.

I really like this poem... I was intrigued by the title, as that alludes to someone controlling us. I was surprised to see it was about God.. for some reason I didn't expect that.

I like the reference to board game in the first stanza, it just made me think of the games people play with our lives, and how that is completely unfair.

I like the mention of the strings being cut at the end, it was a nice touch to being freed by the puppet master.

Great job :)

A few days ago, I was thinking the exact same thing wondering about destiny and the way we are controlled. I think you did a great job showing how much you want to master your fate and not be a puppet in the hands of greater power... very beautifully written!

well done!

Very powerful, so many people will relate to this, I sense you feel like you destiny is pre determined. There is not much you can do and you feel like you do not have control over your life.

I am not sure if you are having a pop at God, if so welcome to my side of the fence.

love the last line really sums up the whole piece.