The pain and the suffering dissolve into nothing
tears release fears we would gladly not own
Holly would sell all the romance for something
her debt to the world is not yet well known
Fantasize, your dreams are illusions
follow at your own risk
Tantalize, chase after phantoms
the dollars you're grasping are crisp
All are lies, you're told what to live with
and here is a brand new twist:
It's a tie, the feeling of pressure, 'tween working and leisure
wonder who's wringing your wrist?
The pain and the suffering dissolve into nothing
so what's all the anguish about?
Try as you may to hold on to one thing
it slips through your fingers, it changes watch out
Plan and scheme to lay out the groundwork
security's not to be found;
attach yourself to others for comfort
find clinging is not the way out
We're all in the ocean of mind revolution
samsara we must renounce
Compassion and mindfulness
concentrated meditation, attentiveness
It's so meaningful to behold
the path of harmony only for the bold
It's the clear light of bliss we should long to be
liberated, liberated, liberated
empty of anger and fear
Liberated, liberated, liberated
empty of anger and fear
The pain and the suffering dissolve into nothing
The pain and the suffering dissolve into nothing
The pain and the suffering dissolve into nothing
so what's all the anguish about?
Words & Music: K.Botka
c.1988
Author notes
Mt 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of YAH, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Lu 12:7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Re 7:16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.
17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and YAH shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
Rev 21: 4 And YAH shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
5 And He that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And He said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
6 And He said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
PS: Samsara is an Eastern word meaning illusion 
A contest entry
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wow a poem and a song///this is a first for me on AP...funny both words and singing ring a bell....this tis indeed a tone poem...
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for finding me! 
I've been a writer & singer/songwriter most of my life & this is a lyric I posted that I finally got to do a 'performance' of. Not my best, still working out the logistics of my new equipment, but it's a start for me on the Web. Never would of thought of calling my music 'tone poems', but I suppose it is of a sort.
Nice to meet you Eric. 
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Overtaken
This reminds me of Solomon..meaningless, meaningless all that is in life
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Solomon? Wow....did you listen to me singing. Not my best performance, but I'm still working out the kinks in my system!
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The pain and the suffering dissolve into nothing
so what's all the anguish about?
Try as you may to hold on to one thing
it slips through your fingers, it changes watch out...
Excellent...
i believe the only thing that is not an illusion ...the only thats real...
is pain and suffering...
for only then could there have redemption....
Your talent is staggering.....
I believe the word..change.. is a big word in this piece
because everything changes....and it is an individual call on weather it is for the best or not...
We must always believe in our silver lining little gypsy...
i know you know that better then most...
and yet with all you have been through...with all the loss....there are gains that were monumental for your soul....
and in the end..that is all that is left to us.....
A beautiful piece of art my sister.....
i love you lass.......your creativity rise like the Phoenix that you are.
God bless you
always little gypsy,
Liam
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for your compliments & comment." i believe the only thing that is not an illusion ...the only thats real...is pain and suffering..." well, I believe that's what Satan wants us to believe. The Way, The Truth, & The Life, our Creator, came to us in the flesh to experience the pain & the suffering & to give His life as a ransom for us. He is love & He is real, & love is real, not the imperfect love of man, but the love of The Creator! The world is now under the rule of the prince of the power of the air & until the Savior returns all that we experience in terms of pain & suffering is the result of the fall & his ruler-ship [he can't do anything Father doesn't allow, Father is the Ruler of all]. My love is to share the gifts He gave me to His glory & I'm so pleased to know that you can appreciate that!
Thanks for giving me the opp to do what I love doing the most on His Sabbath day, talking about Him!
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Ah see If I could hold a note with out strangling it
your very talented Bravo stands and gives Ovation
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Pal.
I wish I could do with my talent what I'd like. 
I needed to be reminded of this. Thanks for bringing me here. I think I'll give it a listen.
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As planets and stars align with the central sun in middle of the universe, dimensions begin to shift and nothing will be anymore as it was in the past. Many may try to resist the change, but none will be strong enough to do so. This is a song unsung onto this day. The music of the future will rise out of the clamor caused by the decay of all that appears to be. Thank you for creating and sharing this thought provoking poem. I enjoyed being here to read and ponder. Take care.
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Hey friend....
You can now listen to the lyrics put to song in this 'performance video' I just posted. I did a YouTube post of this a while back but didn't know how to upload it here! I learned. 
Hope you like this.
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absolutely beautiful.
This piece shows us that despite the dark there is the light. That the pain will dissolve and the light will conquor.
I hope you did well in the contest,
and i enjoy your poetry very much.
great flow and imagery.
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reminder that I need to post a performance of this piece. I think you'd like the music that accompanies the lyric. Unfortunately, I didn't make the cut, but that's OK 'cause at least now this is copyrighted! 
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I would love to hear it!!
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You can
now hear what this praise song sounds like!
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This piece is really uplifting and gives one a bit of hope, if not enthusiasm to reach out and run for the day. Beautiful words that speak so much to the heart, giving one something to smile at and very thoughtful. Well done indeed.
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Finally got
a performance video of this posted! Do hope you'll come back & give a listen.
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for bringing me back here & reminding me I want to do a performance video of this! You'd like the music I'm sure. I'm glad you could appreciate this lyric. Love your new icon!
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Very beautiful.
BRILLIANT. THIS REALLY TOUCHED MY HEART. THANK YOU FOR ENTERING THIS BRILLIANT BEAUTIFUL POEM.
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Yippee!
I finally remembered to post this YouTube video of this praise song! Hope you'll come back for a listen.
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And the
music that goes along with this is very peppy & I'm told gripping! Thanks for your encouraging & enthusiastic comment! 
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