Dao

Dao


Withdrawal Symptoms

I, alas, have been drawn for so long
Into the ways of this modern life,
Evading all pain and discomfort
Yet still there is plenty of strife.
I avoided all grief and unpleasantness,
Indulged in so many a pleasure,
Spinelessly wallowed in self-concern,
And improved far too slowly, at leisure.

Most of the comforts I seek from outside
Result in some kind of addiction.
Every attempt to withdraw from then,
Results in some kind of affliction.

Enough is enough, I'm done with this struggle,
It's time to face what is real,
And wean my attention and feelings
Away from these vices, to heal.

O come then that pain and discomfort,
Let me see how bad you can get!
I'll take out your sting by confronting you,
And learn to welcome you yet.
For in truth you are bringing me closer

To rely on that Comfort* within,
That enfires the spirit and strengthens the soul,
Pain to bliss, as it transmutes my sin.
Each time those withdrawal symptoms
Tempt me with indulgences old,
I'll ROAAAR like a lion, be who I AM,
With love for this body, yet bold.

For all of us suffering as the end of Lent approaches!

Enjoy

Lovw and Peace