No one has ever said that life was fair
that living well would ever tie the score
that suffering in life would not impair
our hope for finding happiness once more.
The commonality of pain is clear
exempting no one from its brutal grip.
If free of it, it holds us still with fear
and given time our comfort it will strip.
But boring is the word for all this pain
and tolerance of it will find the strong.
For these, all pain is prelude to a gain,
a gain of wisdom true and deep and long.
For all the anguish life may visit thee
with faith and courage you are truly free.
Please tell me what you think
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wisdom grows
as we understand the why
compassion grows as we now know the pain of others
very profound
quite lovely to read
God bless you my friend...
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I always enjoy your lovely, hopeful messages- delivered in such a wonderful meter and rhyme. I love your sonnets, always a pleasure to read.
K
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Thank you...that is a wonderful compliment!
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I love this poem, it is so true to life!! Just like the true philosopher you are, Pam, this piece is brilliant!! Keep it flowing...
Peace, love & hugs,
xx Cyn xx
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Thank you Cyn! You are a precious friend showering your peace, kindness and love everywhere! Pam
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As you do, also, Pam!!
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perhaps pain and angiush give us our values pam..thought provoking,,well done,,pete
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Thanks Pete! Blessings!
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Outstanding
This sonnet teaches a VALUABLE lesson. Well written.
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Thank you Ellis! Sorry I am so late with a reply...my life has been crazy hectic lately!
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Ya Pam...life is difficult enough to understand at the best of times isn't it, but as they say,'That's life'...and of course, none of us are exempted and as hard as it may seem, it is as you say, a prelude to a gain...I believe that we never gain anything without giving something first, it's a natural law if you like, ah yes my friend, the great school of life! we are here to learn and there are many fires we must go through many lessons to be learned, but the more hard knocks we sustain the stronger we eventually become...but then you know all these things Pam, you are an enlightened soul my dear... however, it is important for us all to encourage and support one another, it's all about love in the end right...?!
In wrapping up, yes you are quite right, what a boring life it would be if there were no suffering, no pain, no sadness, no loss...lol there'd be nothing to write about would there...!
One day we'll know it all, but not now, there are many lifetimes still to come, and I'm looking forward to every single one of em'! maybe we'll meet in the next huh?
Take care always
J-J
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Thank you J-J! I so agree with your comment! And I definitely think it is important to encourage and support one another...so true...so necessary!
Pam
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Hopefully We Will Learn
I like the way you put this one together Pam - and true, that faith can see us through - seems that at times our faith is like a reed blowing in the wind - buffeted - depending on it's direction - but faith is the substance of things hoped for - the evidfence of things not seen. - nice rhyme and flow - an easy read - be of good cheer Pam - Joe
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Thanks Joe!
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I have read this a number of times, so lovely and true. You have woven this sonnet with such wisdom and care. I particularly like the second quatrain. Nicely wrapped and tied with the ending couplet
Blessings follow a trial of faith. Our experiences make us stronger, wiser and more compassionate.
Very enjoyable read!
K
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Blessings follow a trial of faith? I believe that!!! I'm counting on it too!!!
Thank you for such a nice comment.
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God gives life
life has purpose
we can look back into our past and see purpose, these steps that trail behind are the steps that mold us and create us, through pain is born compassion., through our experiences we learn and grow.
and you my friend know this
very lovely flow in your profound words
a true pleasure to read
God bless you my friend...
a billion 's
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Yes, it is true that through our experiences we learn and grow. Thank you for your most lovely comment! Pam
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Brilliant ! !
A truly clever charactorisation of the consequences of pain sufferance and tolerance delivered in some brilliant imagery; "But boring is the word for all this pain and tolerance of it will find the strong".Great stuff I loved this stanza
the best of all Pam....Keep Writing....Best Wishes.....George...
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Thank you George!
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Brilliant piece!
Thanks for sharing a poem about how we feel sometimes. Very inspiring and visual as well.. You are one of the best! Thanks again!
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Thank you Pat! I am pleased you found my poem inspiring!
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