Why Do We Suffer

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We all seek joy, yet man for most part weeps Cause of our suffering, misalignment Fallen from grace, the rot has sunk in deep Hearts love beckons but we take not the leap Fearing to dissolve in the bliss current We all seek joy, yet man for most part weeps Divine embrace priceless, by mind made cheap We strive and struggle, only to lament Fallen from grace, the rot has sunk in deep Bag of fears and desires, now a big heap Burdened under the weight of attachment We all seek joy, yet man for most part weeps If we but pause and into our heart peep We may imbibe bliss without abatement Fallen from grace, the rot has sunk in deep Simply by letting go, love within seeps Revealing our soul, self-luminescent We all seek joy, yet man for most part weeps Fallen from grace, the rot has sunk in deep 12-April-2021 (syllabic villanelle) A major world problem poetry contest Sponsor: L Milton Hankins

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Regina Mcintosh

Date: 4/12/2021 6:26:00 PM

Suffering is a part of it all and I know, one day, when we get to ask God all of our questions He will reveal the reasons for this sorrow and sadness. God bless you friend. Love, Gina

Unseeking Seeker
Date: 4/12/2021 10:00:00 PM

All answers lie within, at this very moment, if we but let go of narrowness.