Acolyte of Pain
With knowledge comes suffering
After the reprieve where painful memories seep from my veins,
I sink into my corner to reflect.
I am not meant for greatness nor for an easy life,
I am put on this Earth to uncover the mysteries,
Some see the world as a place of fun,
Others a brief comfort,
But I will not like carpe diem seize each day,
With sunshine I will not miss the rain,
With hardship I will after still feel pain.
I was born to suffer with a mind that never rests,
Yet I will reap the rewards of knowledge and wisdom.
For me the world is cryptic and I must uncover its secrets.
Of course there are times of relief,
Parades of comfort because otherwise I would let up.
Sailing against the wind more often than not,
Refusing to lie at anchor yet sometimes
Erupting in flames and left to burn in the dusk.
Yet I will always rise from the ashes.
Few would choose this life as they would feel the weight of burden,
But like Simon from Lord of the Flies,
Our ancient philosopher Socrates,
Father of tragedy Aeschylus,
I must accept this responsibility.
For I am on the road less trodden,
Where the water mirrors a face of deep thought
Of a mind full of intrusion and reflection.
Because with suffering comes wisdom,
And he who learns must suffer,
Even in sleep yet more so while awake.
The skies may be blue,
Yet this is a fallacy in me,
For I must continue to push on,
Remember the unbearability of battle from my past,
Avoid the banal ignorant ones who see not behind the mask,
For there are always two sides to a coin.
I accept this role as an acolyte for pain,
A role I would not pass for any other,
For my thirst for knowledge is too strong.
About the Creator
Sid Aaron Hirji
Canadian born man who finds literature and science equally fascinating. Trauma bleeds through generations, words heal the hidden scars.
youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3WEyx5XeX-o8xRwG-cMlg
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A fight, if it is full of light, brings angels. Alone or with many, you will be victorious.:))
I like the sense of commitment and resolve here. Admirable!
I am so glad your thirst for knowledge quenches your soul and makes it want to enjoy the life it has found!
Check this out, my friend. I routinely watch videos from this guru (as well as others) and find great comfort in them. https://youtu.be/xTYm1w8Y-nw?si=R8O35xXSE-h8yKjZ
I'm late to the game on this one too, Sid. I love it. "He who learns must suffer." I couldn't agree more. From our pain comes wisdom. Life isn't meant to be easy. It is a series of ongoing challenges that help our souls to grow-- to evolve. You have **always** been so supportive of me. I write so much, I read too little. But I'm going to devote more time to exploring the artistry of my friends... and that definitely includes you. ⚡💙⚡
nice to read Love is like a variety of people. But for me, love does not mean just one person, but many people of many kinds—who sit very close to my heart.
Really beautifully written ♦️♦️♦️♦️♦️
Hi Sid Congratulations! I felt like I was walking beside you. ‘I was born to suffer with a mind that never rests, Yet I will reap the rewards of knowledge and wisdom. For me the world is cryptic and I must uncover its secrets.’ My insights don’t work but I would have ticked every one. For me, this is a masterpiece. Oh and I checked out your Youtube channel. Wow! I listened to the clip about being misdiagnosed then after - when your condition was confirmed - you talk about cognitive decline. I have so much respect for you. With kindness. Pauline 🌸
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I cannot believe that I never read this beautiful gem before. Wow Sid, This is great. Late but Congrats on this win.