Samsara

Why must all things suffer so Oh how I would like to know Why are we given life Only to suffer hunger thirst and strife Fairness is a thing of fiction Given greed corruption affliction We are not created equal Some are victims some are lethal Some require everything Some settle for anything Luxury enjoyed by some Others fight for any crumb Deprivation hate starvation Conditions plaguing every nation Spoken of but no solution Only procrastination and delusion Why must all things suffer so Ask a Buddhist He will know

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/27/2015 7:46:00 AM

I don't know if anyone including Buddhist why some things happen but it usually all works out even though we can't see it when we are in the middle of it..Thanks for stopping by..I appreciate you reading and taking time to comment on my work..Sara

Ivor Davies

Date: 5/28/2015 5:54:00 AM

Well written Howard, liked both the couplet style and flow, but mostly the theme. Buddhism I think is more about acceptance and spiritual development or so they say. But if you ever get a chance to read Buddhist writings on their pergutory i suggest you give it a miss! I did from a temple in Malaysia and it is horrific.... Ivor