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Earth Life Struggle Soul Choice

Earth life struggle, soul choice made by free will
Facing turbid winds, inhospitable 
Challenges shapen us, upon the anvil
Until love enabled, consciousness stable

With clear light veiled, in this form we stumble 
Weary from suffering, that makes us ill
We seek joy and freedom but unable
Earth life struggle, soul choice made by free will

Fears deepen darkness, a cold, clammy chill
In despair, we look to old parables
Seeking an exit from this life downhill
Facing turbid winds, inhospitable 

Look not to heavens, for a miracle
Desire the devil, stagnation evil
Flowing like the breeze, make this life simple
Challenges shapen us, upon the anvil

Oh hermit! Know that our heart, love instils
Abide in silence, not mind that babbles
With a mindful eye, each impulse distil
Until love enabled, consciousness stable

Dwelling in the void, ego disable
Delighting each moment, in joyful thrill
Life a play, not a puzzle to juggle
Cessation allows joy to overspill
Earth life struggle, soul choice

01-March-2021

Written for: Rondeau Redouble- Life's Struggles- Challenge - Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Constance La France

(10 syllables per line checked on PS; refrain 5 words, as specified)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Babcock Avatar
March 18, 2021 at 6:41 PM
Congratulations on your win enjoyed your poem. love phyl
Seeker Avatar
March 18, 2021 at 6:48 PM
Thank you, Phyl :)
La France Avatar
March 11, 2021 at 9:45 AM
Seeker, congratulations on your win in my Life Struggles challenge with this wonderful Rondeau Redouble (Modified) poem, well done _Constance
Seeker Avatar
March 11, 2021 at 5:53 PM
Thanks Constance!
Jayasankar Avatar
March 10, 2021 at 3:03 AM
Loved your poem on earth life struggles with this difficult form Rondeau Redouble. Congrats on your win Unseeking seeker. God bless.. ~ Ani
Seeker Avatar
March 10, 2021 at 6:06 AM
Thank you, Anitha!
Andresen Avatar
March 10, 2021 at 1:18 AM
- Life is a perfect balance of both struggle and happiness, and it’s what makes life so mysterious - Congratulations on your win, U.S. - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Seeker Avatar
March 10, 2021 at 1:32 AM
Thanks, Sunshine! Keep smiling! :)
Boreham Avatar
March 10, 2021 at 12:46 AM
Great write, enjoyed this much, Congratulations for your win :)
Seeker Avatar
March 10, 2021 at 1:31 AM
Thank you, Paris! Happy you enjoyed! :)
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