In the tapestry of life, pain finds its place,
A somber companion in this complex maze,
It weaves its threads with cruel persistence,
A reminder that existence holds no resistance.
Oh pain, a bewildering enigma you are,
An unwelcome guest, yet always not too far,
You dance in shadows, ever lingering near,
Guiding us through trials with burdens we bear.
In a world so vast, where chaos and order collide,
Pain, a raw emotion, cuts through our pride,
It whispers unheard tales of shattered dreams,
And pulls at the seams of life’s delicate seams.
For pain, though cruel, holds profound purpose,
It carves a space for growth, as we traverse,
Through trials and tribulations, we find solace,
In the depths of pain, we unveil our truest face.
In the labyrinth of our hearts, pain leaves its trace,
Etching lessons learned and scars we embrace,
For within our struggles, resilience blooms,
And amidst life’s complexities, pain consumes.
Yet, pain is not our foe, but a teacher profound,
Guiding us toward depths where strength is found,
To empathize and connect, to heal and forgive,
In the face of pain, our humanity lives.
So, let us not shy away from pain’s embrace,
But hold it gently, like a fragile vase,
For through its shattered shards, we shall unearth,
Our capacity to love and find rebirth.
In this bewildering world, as pain persists,
May we emerge stronger, through the mist,
And with each heartache, may compassion ascend,
Till pain, in its essence, finds loving amends.
MARYANN BOSAH 