We Turn To God
Our world harbors expectations,
disappointment, curiosity, love, fear, and hate.
And therefore, we are imbued with hope
to deal with life's uncertainties and fuel our dreams.
Life mirrors a Greek tragedy;
more so than a fantasy dream.
Through tragedy, we test the conscience
of humankind;
confronting catastrophic events,
that allows us a window into our souls.
Humanity is a beautifully written story;
using metaphors, hyperbole, pathos, and contrition
to establish our roles off-stage;
in an attempt to console our hearts.
We live in a world composed of reality,
defused with fantasy; and imagination;
where truth is elusive,
and so precious as to awe us with its beauty;
and scare us with its fragility.
Kindness should be its own reward;
but in the guise of charity and altruism,
evil attempts to manipulate our thoughts and deeds.
Unfortunately, nothing is free of criticism;
not even our perceptions of good and evil.
And so, we turn to God;
praying for His Divine wisdom
to guide us, for we're only human, after all.
Copyright © Emile Pinet | Year Posted 2020
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