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The Struggle is Real Sometimes, Brother
Or so it's what I choose to believe,
clearing all those hurdles of contrast
nonchalantly blocking our way.
Go around! Rise above! Dig under!
some would say; in all honesty. . .
I've ignorantly advised the same.
But, there are times mountain heights
are too much for fledgling wings—
not to mention bordering ravines,
their eager throats swallowing missteps;
and, don't discount the solid-rock base
bending the sharpest shovel's blade.
No, not all advice is sound nor sage;
'maybe it's best you just sit in place
until a path opens itself willingly'.
We may not be able to reason the delay;
however, it could be that the Universe
saved our life, or blocked a ghastly mistake.
It's what I choose to believe anyway.
~
clearing all those hurdles of contrast
nonchalantly blocking our way.
Go around! Rise above! Dig under!
some would say; in all honesty. . .
I've ignorantly advised the same.
But, there are times mountain heights
are too much for fledgling wings—
not to mention bordering ravines,
their eager throats swallowing missteps;
and, don't discount the solid-rock base
bending the sharpest shovel's blade.
No, not all advice is sound nor sage;
'maybe it's best you just sit in place
until a path opens itself willingly'.
We may not be able to reason the delay;
however, it could be that the Universe
saved our life, or blocked a ghastly mistake.
It's what I choose to believe anyway.
~
Published 20th Jul 2021
Author's Note
Text in response to the pic my brother sent me on a somewhat "bad" day he was having: "The struggle is real sometimes, brother. Maybe it's best you just sit in place until a path opens itself willingly."
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20th Jul 2021 7:46pm
Sometimes we all have bad day but talking to people might help. Keep on writing.
20th Jul 2021 8:03pm
Anonymous
20th Jul 2021 7:52pm
LOLOL @ the photo!
It's sound advice! Because there is a reason the mountain is there in the first place and it's hard to know what that reason is if one is too busy pushing a boulder uphill.
It's sound advice! Because there is a reason the mountain is there in the first place and it's hard to know what that reason is if one is too busy pushing a boulder uphill.
20th Jul 2021 7:53pm
20th Jul 2021 8:28pm
27th Jul 2021 6:57pm
20th Jul 2021 9:09pm
Heightened wisdom here, A. I very much appreciate interacting with your perspective.
I have come to wonder if there is such a thing as a right or a wrong decision (or a mistake), as every decision comes with pro & contra. And all things may be turned into beautiful art. (which seems to indicate a parity between all experiences.)
Thought provoking ink.
I have come to wonder if there is such a thing as a right or a wrong decision (or a mistake), as every decision comes with pro & contra. And all things may be turned into beautiful art. (which seems to indicate a parity between all experiences.)
Thought provoking ink.
27th Jul 2021 6:58pm
Thank you, Cipher.
There really is no right or wrong, but experience. If everyone could realize that mistakes were simply an experience and no more, the world would be a different place. There wouldn't be so many people beating themselves up with guilt, regret, and unforgiveness.
There really is no right or wrong, but experience. If everyone could realize that mistakes were simply an experience and no more, the world would be a different place. There wouldn't be so many people beating themselves up with guilt, regret, and unforgiveness.
20th Jul 2021 9:15pm
The meme made me laugh. The poem is a nice example of your gentler, less intense style, as opposed to some of your more laser-focused stuff, and I like that.
27th Jul 2021 6:59pm
Thanks, Silly. I felt it was more apropos to a text and conversation than a laser-focused entry. Happy you liked it.
20th Jul 2021 11:24pm
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21st Jul 2021 00:54am
27th Jul 2021 7:00pm
I always find comfort in the wonderful story in the Book of Liezi...I love that story, and your wonderful poem reminded me of it A.
Peace...Harry
There was once a farmer in ancient China who owned a horse. “You are so lucky!” his neighbours told him, “to have a horse to pull the cart for you!” “Maybe,” the farmer replied.
One day he didn’t latch the gate properly and the horse ran off. “Oh no! What a disaster!” his neighbours cried. “Such terrible misfortune!” “Maybe,” the farmer replied.
A few days later the horse returned, bringing with it six wild horses. “How fantastic! You are so lucky,” his neighbours told him. “Now you are rich!” “Maybe,” the farmer replied.
The following week the farmer’s son was breaking-in one of the wild horses when it kicked out and broke his leg. “Oh no!” the neighbours cried, “such bad luck, all over again!” “Maybe,” the farmer replied.
The next day soldiers came and took away all the young men to fight in the war. The farmer’s son was left behind. “You are so lucky!” his neighbours cried. “Maybe,” the farmer replied.
Whenever we interpret a situation as being a ‘problem’ or an ‘opportunity’ it shapes the way we feel, which shapes the way that we respond.
The story of the Taoist Farmer shows we can never know how a situation is going to turn out.
Peace...Harry
There was once a farmer in ancient China who owned a horse. “You are so lucky!” his neighbours told him, “to have a horse to pull the cart for you!” “Maybe,” the farmer replied.
One day he didn’t latch the gate properly and the horse ran off. “Oh no! What a disaster!” his neighbours cried. “Such terrible misfortune!” “Maybe,” the farmer replied.
A few days later the horse returned, bringing with it six wild horses. “How fantastic! You are so lucky,” his neighbours told him. “Now you are rich!” “Maybe,” the farmer replied.
The following week the farmer’s son was breaking-in one of the wild horses when it kicked out and broke his leg. “Oh no!” the neighbours cried, “such bad luck, all over again!” “Maybe,” the farmer replied.
The next day soldiers came and took away all the young men to fight in the war. The farmer’s son was left behind. “You are so lucky!” his neighbours cried. “Maybe,” the farmer replied.
Whenever we interpret a situation as being a ‘problem’ or an ‘opportunity’ it shapes the way we feel, which shapes the way that we respond.
The story of the Taoist Farmer shows we can never know how a situation is going to turn out.
27th Jul 2021 7:01pm
Love that story, Harry. Thank you so much for sharing, and relating it to this poem. xo
29th Jul 2021 6:12am
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27th Jul 2021 7:01pm
Anonymous
21st Jul 2021 7:22pm
Hey Ahavati…….how true this is my friend…….I think at times we get in a hurry and we change our own fate in a direction it’s not supposed to be…….a lesson personally learned…….thought provoking ink…….purple luv & hugs :)
22nd Jul 2021 6:35am
Yeah the struggle is real....
Sometimes we all wonder if this is fated or just chaos, how can things be so hard
But I soon realised that life is line a toss of a dice, it falls differently everyday
Great ink
Sometimes we all wonder if this is fated or just chaos, how can things be so hard
But I soon realised that life is line a toss of a dice, it falls differently everyday
Great ink
22nd Jul 2021 11:41pm
Great.
Life is life. Some things happen as we want. Unexpected pain occurs. And at other times we have to wait and trust.
Life is life. Some things happen as we want. Unexpected pain occurs. And at other times we have to wait and trust.
24th Jul 2021 2:09am
25th Jul 2021 5:23am
Dear A,
Oh. Oh. Oh. What’s left to say when the universe has to step in to save us from ourselves? This write is chuck full of wisdom, truth, wit, humor, love and just totally love it and the picture!
H🌷
Oh. Oh. Oh. What’s left to say when the universe has to step in to save us from ourselves? This write is chuck full of wisdom, truth, wit, humor, love and just totally love it and the picture!
H🌷
9th Aug 2021 4:55am
"No, not all advice is sound nor sage;
'maybe it's best you just sit in place
until a path opens itself willingly'. "
What I liked about this comp was that it really brought the creative juices of everyone who looked at their texts and took it from there. That stanza speaks volumes, we can't all be constantly on the go, having the patience and looking for the opportunities at the right time.
It's a wonderful verse.
'maybe it's best you just sit in place
until a path opens itself willingly'. "
What I liked about this comp was that it really brought the creative juices of everyone who looked at their texts and took it from there. That stanza speaks volumes, we can't all be constantly on the go, having the patience and looking for the opportunities at the right time.
It's a wonderful verse.
9th Aug 2021 2:36pm
