choosing to suffer

desire and hope
ego groping
elopes with fear
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May 9, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Dear Seeker, You packed a punch in just three lines! "Desire and hope" creates a hopeful scene, but "ego groping" introduces a twist, a vulnerability. The final line, "elopes with fear," is genius. It implies a choice, a surrender to fear despite desire. Deep and thought-provoking! - Blessings, my friend, Daniel
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May 9, 2024 at 11:36 AM
Ah! beauty lies in the eye of the beholder! thank you, Daniel
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