Virtuous Burden

Virtue that causes unease soon becomes a heavy cross to bear...

The shimmering sun

is tarnished coal

when the light

you give

is shut out.

The majestic moon,

She wanes and fades

when your bright

aura

is pushed back.

The sapphire sea

is viscous tar

when your waves

of joy

are broken.

A being of strength

will be but weak

when kindness

becomes

a burden.