I Am Anaya Poet Free verse

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4/27/22
The Sad Truth of life’s quiet desperation

A Lifes Journey

Mothers, fathers, and their children,
seldom share the exact same beliefs
No matter what their religion might be,
proving a child's relationship with their god 
is no different than with a parent, odd

A youth’s peace of mind, his longing
for his place, a sense of belonging 
The road is long, painful, and circuitous 
A troubled childhood, school bullies, plague us

Dubious religious sects, false, he is their prey
Unscrupulous mental health professionals, 
make the journey seem futile and tear him apart
Finding wisdom, purpose, and sense of belonging 
are finally attained from lessons learned and taken to heart.

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Robert Gorelick June 3, 2022 at 6:50 AM Trials and travails that most will be able to understand and take to heart, very wise, Anaya I Am Anaya June 8, 2022 at 12:47 PM Thank you, Robert

Panagiota Romios May 22, 2022 at 1:01 AM My learning was from mentors who knew about life in deep ways. Dont know how I found them! But I had a longing to learn, not accept things. My heart led me into both good and bad places. Wisdom? Philosophy, willingness to learn.To be a contributor to life, not to star in it. Giving always better than receiving..a great share in this, Pangie I Am Anaya June 8, 2022 at 12:45 PM Thank you for commenting on a serious subject, Pangie. Such a colorful life you have... All I ever wanted was a cameo role, a brief walk on! ;)

Susan Lawrence May 9, 2022 at 10:26 PM Poignant Anaya . So much insight and wisdom as if you have already lived many lifetimes .Dark and light belong to the same circle as do joy and pain . Lessons learned from both . Susan :) I Am Anaya June 8, 2022 at 12:41 PM Susan, a belated thank you for your comment. Lifes moods jubilant and plaintiff, haunting and exuberant, all the shades life has to offer!

Caren Krutsinger May 5, 2022 at 11:29 AM So many lessons can be learned by the good ones and the bad ideas that come our way. I Am Anaya May 8, 2022 at 6:59 PM I agree Caren, so many lessons to be learned. Never stops! Happy Mother's Day, oh love your twin pic's! Too cute! Anaya

Valsa George May 2, 2022 at 10:16 PM Knowledge gained through experiencing life alone can ultimately benefit us . What we get from others is just partial knowledge ! Wisely said Anaya ! I Am Anaya May 4, 2022 at 5:50 PM Valsa, you can help me in this area indeed. I am listening always. Anaya

Rico Leffanta April 28, 2022 at 12:20 PM Everyone is limited by the borders of their own mind; life's lessons ("all knowledge is useless until it is applied") stretch horizons! Nice write! Aloha! I Am Anaya April 28, 2022 at 3:51 PM An offshoot to Japanese Buddhism--Nam Myoho Renge Kyo, came to Hollywood, had many adherences! I heard of people who chanted for cocaine, sex. No moral compass! I Am Anaya April 28, 2022 at 12:27 PM Thank you for your inspirational insight, Rico...you inspired this!