Empty Reward

Suffering arises from attachment to desires...the Second Noble Truth...

 

What does brightly shine

May not all be gold

And all things that are said

Are not always told

Of the treasures I seek

And yet may not find

And leaves me disquieted

Without peace of mind

These things that I want

And things that I need

They burn deep inside me

From them I’m not freed

To me they are chained

And anchored in stone

The desires that hunt me

Will not leave well alone

I search and search

And explore each new ground

To search for that something

That yet I’ve not found

And drive me yet onward

Till my days are gone

Yet still I still seek them

And I must carry on

This yearning that drives me

And gives me much dread

These desires deep within me

And run round my head

And yet I so seek

But never shall find

For the pleasures I seek

Are within my mind

Reviews

[Phill Oz O'fee]

To want, can represent a desire for something or someone. The words that flow from your heart have implied a greater yearning; to seek a spiritual bonding, yet undiscovered.

Your imaginative poem certainly makes me think more laterally - great write!

God's Blessing
Phillozofee

Great form

Great choice of words, the message is conveyed well, deep, and insightful.

A wonderful and recommendable read.

[Kris Tate]

Very well written, I love the longing in the piece. The rhythm is very natural and flowing, the rhyme is great as well. All and all a very good write

xoxo