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Burned
Reaching up, getting burned.
Blisters boaster, letdown;
Though really, more is earned.
No greater a gain,
The employs of pain,
When one's love is spurned.
Armed then, with sage advice.
And a stronger constitution.
He carries with him, a new device;
All at once, to where he'd been,
Climbing up, where the air is thin.
His sole intent, that he, not be burned twice.
Blisters boaster, letdown;
Though really, more is earned.
No greater a gain,
The employs of pain,
When one's love is spurned.
Armed then, with sage advice.
And a stronger constitution.
He carries with him, a new device;
All at once, to where he'd been,
Climbing up, where the air is thin.
His sole intent, that he, not be burned twice.
Published 21st Aug 2024
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22nd Aug 2024 00:15am
24th Aug 2024 8:32am
Pain is the greatest teacher, and you convey that message beautifully. Especially the part about not getting burned twice spoke to me, because I once got burned for a mistake in a very big way. But out of it came a practice of meditation and mindfullness that has become the cornerstone of my life. I don't want to ever have such a painful experience again, but these are the things that change us in fundamental ways. Though we might wish they didn't happen, without them we wouldn't be who we are.
24th Aug 2024 9:11am
Thank you, for your response. I'm glad it resonates with you. I wanted to say that pain can drive you positively. We should look at the opportunities it provides as well as the difficulties though it can be hard in the moment. I wish you continued success. Thank you again, for reading
