The longing for joy does not serve us well
When it blinds us to other emotions.
We stumble to think mere absence of pain
Would be heav'n (fear to drown in life's oceans) .
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Absence of pain implies no lessons learned- Undoubtedly, the best verse in your write. No pain, no gain, I guess that's what it means. We may suffer a lot in the dire course of life, but the experience gained, is worth it. A toddler falls, before standing tall. Absence of pain is not joy. A thought provoking write my friend! ..
Absence of pain implies no lessons learned.. indeed. very thought-provoking write Brian.
A powerful perspective that motivates the necessity of carrying one' s cross. No cross no crown. Well done my friend!