Suffering is a sweet poison
One that seems to come without a choice
It stings sharp and deep
While it releases the nectar of Truth
It ends only after it has revealed
What’s hiding underneath
Yes, you surely dislike it
It asks for a new way of being
Once you embrace it
It’s definitely more than sweet
Lot of times we dislike what we need
And need what we dislike
Suffering makes sure we choose
That which we Must choose
It cracks us open to the light of our soul
May you now play any role
Your truth will behold
Makes you wonder who chose who
You chose the suffering
Or the suffering You
Brilliant. I guess if we are wise enough to understand that suffering is a teacher. And if we learn and are good students then suffering will reduce as learn and change. Great post
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Yes, that is a great reflection you have! Thank you very much for taking the time.
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My pleasure always
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A new perspective to suffering…Lovely!
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Thank you! Appreciate your thought 🙂
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Beautifully said , sufferings also as a part of God’s design opens up a new vista to the lives amidst pains underway.. a surrender of everything including the sufferings to the Almighty , paves the way for a changed perception of suffer !
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Thank you so much for generously sharing this beautiful reflection!
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Beautifully composed Pragalbha. The last paragraph is truly intriguing. I also wonder about it at times!!
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Thank you Radhika for your appreciation and sharing your thought on the last paragraph. Makes me happy 🙂
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I am happy to see this one here, Pragal. You know how I feel about it. An amazing thought-piece.
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I sure do 🙂 You have a heart of gold, I am so grateful for your words always.
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And I’m truly grateful for yours. 😊
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🙂 Love.
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All the love Pragal. All the love.
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Such a serious
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Such a serious problem of suffering, which we have to go through whether we like it or not…So beautifully put across by you, pragalbha. A very true and different perspective. 👍
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Thank you very Deepika for your thoughtful words.
P.S. Lately I have faced problems while commenting on your posts. They disappeared every time I sent them. I am hoping it was a temporary glitch.
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You are most welcome pragalbha ☺️
Even I have faced the same issue, but the comment seems to be published. It’s probably a problem with WP…
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Wow, this is so powerful and enlightening.
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Thank you very much for your kind words.
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My pleasure. Thank you for the inspiration.
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Beautifully crafted.
Enjoyed reading it.
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If we aren’t growing or embracing change we haven’t suffered enough or we choose to as you said in the last line. It really is a golden nectar if we allow it to be. Well penned.
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I appreciate your kind and thoughtful response very much!. It is my happiness when you reflect back the essence of my poem. Thank you!
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Your welcome and thank you for sharing. Your poem was extremely insightful. Again very well penned 🙂
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Appreciate your kindness 🙂 Look forward to continued blog-interaction.
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Your welcome! So do I. 🙂
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Beautifully written PD 💛 To suffer is to be human. Finding a way to be with that is one of life’s most important lessons.
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Thank you Val. It is the most wanted life skill indeed.
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Beautiful!
The last lines, touched me! We never know who choose who!
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Thank you for letting me know the last lines touched you 🙂 They are my ponderings so many times.
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another amazing thought provoking piece ❤
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Thank you kindly for your love and support.
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always a fan my friend, always ❤
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This is a mutual feeling and honor.
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I like this perspective on suffering.
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Thank you for sharing this, I am very glad.
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Suffering is a sweet poison! How true, beautifully crafted Pragal! That’s so true we often need what we don’t want, and vice versa…you dig out deep Pragal!
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Thank you so much for so kindly affirming and appreciating Meenakshi, made me very happy.
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👍😘
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So intense and deep meaning… Yes suffering gives some pain for some time but it is better to fight rather than to give it up… This is an “eye-opening” read for those take suffering as a burden… Liked this poem a lot… 🙂
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I am very grateful for you seeing the depth and perspective in this poem. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful sharing.
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Well penned, Pragalbha. Suffering and the pain of poverty sometimes feels like a trap that you simply cannot escape, but only a fighter makes a difference, like the many who have thrived and turned out an inspiration for the world to see.
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Absolutely well said! Thank you very much for taking the time.
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My pleasure, Pragalbha
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A different view on suffering. Thanks for sharing. Interestingly beautiful.
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I am glad you think so. Thank you for kindly letting me know.
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Lessons in disguise 🙂
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Very true! 🙂 I am humbled and honored that you took time for this one too. Thank You.
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Time well spent for sure!
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