Victor Buhagiar Poet Ghazal

Absolute Truth

You know I did my very best, but the best was not enough.
I climbed the highest mountain crest, but the best was not enough.

My aim was not so easy, since truth is not easily found,
Yet I plodded on my hard quest, but the best was not enough.

I read books, all sorts, both on philosophy or classical
Until I thought I needed rest but the best was not enough.

Plain truth was notion so elusive, a concept hard to find
I asked the eminent professed but the best was not enough.

My dear Victor, stop now this useless search on absolute truth,
As Pilate rejected truth in jest but the best was not enough.

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Valsa George April 12, 2022 at 1:50 AM Truth is elusive ! Any effort to fathom into its mysteries and find out the absolute truth will be a vain effort.... ! Great poem with profound thoughts.....

Jennifer Fenn February 24, 2021 at 4:14 PM Wow Victor! You made great use of this form! Now I want to try it.

Alexis Y. February 19, 2021 at 12:33 PM Hi Victor, Your poem is so relatable. In trying to please another, one will always fall short. Our best is sufficient, we're not perfect. God loves just as we are. I enjoyed the read. Have a great day and weekend:-) Alexis

Judy Ball February 18, 2021 at 12:53 PM I have lived with that all my life Victor and finally came to the realization that to try to please anyone but God is futile. Your best will never be enough. But with God there is peace and confidence in His love. That's all you really need. God Bless, JB

Tom Cunningham February 18, 2021 at 11:15 AM Well written Victor, its not the easiest form to write but you've composed it well. I think we're often too hard on ourselves thinking our best is not enough. Tom

Eve Roper February 17, 2021 at 7:08 PM Our best is not enough, but we still try. Lovely write , Victor.

Kim Rodrigues February 17, 2021 at 6:51 AM We can only lean on the Lord for all the truth we need. It is simple! It is beautiful! And yet somehow we reach for more. He is more...simple. Still the search goes on. We are only human. Hugs ~

Linda Alice Fowler February 17, 2021 at 6:21 AM Soulfully beautiful Victor. :) Linda

Vijay Pandit February 17, 2021 at 6:15 AM This is simply awesome, Victor. I am saving it in my FAVES.

Harry Horsman February 17, 2021 at 6:13 AM I find this deeply sad Victor, feel i've been there myself. Love the form and the poem.

Ann Gilmour February 17, 2021 at 5:49 AM I have never written in this form, but you have made it look effortless with your wonderful poem Victor, I really enjoyed the read. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Anne-Lise Andresen February 17, 2021 at 4:51 AM - No one can make everything perfect ... the best is good enough - A lovely poem, Victor :) - Have a nice day :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Supraja Kannan February 17, 2021 at 4:26 AM Beautiful Ghazal... Lovely concept... Thanks for sharing...

Regina Mcintosh February 17, 2021 at 4:14 AM Love this... These are hard to write. you did a awesome job. God bless you with love and prayers, Gina

Rama Balasubramanian February 17, 2021 at 4:13 AM Wonderful Ghazal. Thanks for reminding me about this form. Truth is God, salvation not easy. Take care Rama

Sara Kendrick February 17, 2021 at 2:38 AM I like this form but they are not so easy to write. You have a done a fine job here. I enjoyed reading it. Thanks for the time spent reading and commenting on my work. Sara

Joanna Daniel February 17, 2021 at 12:23 AM Wonder what inspired this beautiful ghazal, Victor, a thought provoking one for sure:)