Finding peace through pain ~ senryu trio

Anger took over -
Shaking my fist at heaven:
These cards are not fair.

This is not my fault
Why would God let me suffer?
Stop the bus, I’m out.

Not my will, but yours
Heaven’s rule trumps hell’s fury
Give me peace, I pray.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is a great collection of senryu poems that work together to show the progression from cussing out God (as many do in tough times) and then finally surrendering to whatever lessons this situation may bring. I rarely see this much dynamic storytelling done effectively thru such a limited short-poem format! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Phill Oz O'fee]

May we learn from Lot how important it is to have God at the center of our lives and to constantly seek His wisdom and guidance regarding our lives and the lives of our family. Your poignant 'trio' grouping helps to understand this statement - ending with a prayer! Nicely written - makes the reader stop and think! :-)

[SleeplessVolcano]

I agree with you fully....unfortunately, though, truth seems to have become relative, judged by modern opinion....glad to see some still knowing the Truth :)

[Ardra]

If god did hear prayers... then isn't it...
I seem to think he likes to watch us play our parts...maybe he also has a sadist ancestor trait :)

[SleeplessVolcano]

Watching to see what we do, I’d agree with that, but a sadist? The ruler of darkness, yes, but not the ruler of light.....we only see life vaguely now, so often we cannot see the truth through the difficulties in life....

[Ardra]

If light and darkness is part of a coin then they would have shared ancestors.... so you never know.... about the sadist streak...I know someone who shares that streak... (smiling)

[Einstein Noodle]

knowing that pain has stages of recovery is such a strong aid in recovery ... i like the trios of senryu form ... i think you hit the main spots ..
E.