Walk a thousand miles
to learn a lesson,
not seeking perfection,
but seeking to be more human.
Pebbles on the road,
trials and tribulations along the way,
a life well lived.
I wish I could see the world
through your eyes.
I want to feel your beating heart,
when you feel fragile,
when you feel exposed,
when I hear your voice tremble with doubt .
Let the wind whisper in your ear,
let your inner compass guide you.
Stand in the rain,
embrace the storm.
Struggle will bring tranquility,
struggle will bring wisdom.
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not seeking perfection,
ReplyDeletebut seeking to be more human...this surely is the key for me...and that's what i want to learn...
It is only through a struggle that the butterfly is born but how beautiful it is once it has gone through that awful trial. So it is with us, (hopefully) we learn and we grow from all of those trials and struggles placed on our life's path.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful poetry and wonderfully said.
You said it well, Bren...and thank you.
DeleteThanks for the thoughtful poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Matt. :)
Deletethere is some really nice wisdom in this ayala...and hope...love your empathy through the middle...i woudl think this written for one of your children as they go off...nice...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Brian...and you hit it right on the nail :)
Deleteyes through those struggles - hope-fully - nice one Ayala
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lib :)
DeleteAyala, It is only by living through its opposite can we truly appreciate the joyous wisdom reflected. ♥
ReplyDeleteTrue, Helena. :)
DeleteSo true. I believe that without struggle, we wouldn't learn to appreciate the good things.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Charles :)
DeleteIt does indeed, humble and more human. Lovely thoughts Ayala ~ Happy day to you ~
ReplyDeleteThank you, Grace and happy day to you :)
DeleteLovely thoughtful poetry...struggles in life shape us and define who we are...makes us stronger, I believe..thank you for this :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Louise. :)
Deleteagreed! beautifully written Ayala! a pleasure to read
ReplyDeletetake care!
Thank you, dear Hope. Glad you enjoyed this.
DeleteThey are fortunate they have your heart. Perhaps more, they have your words.
ReplyDeleteIt seems there are few who are willing to see the world as it is seen through the eyes of those struggling, truly struggling.
A nice write, compassion out of a different perspective.
Cheers!
Thank you, Jeff. So nice of you to say this.
DeleteBrilliant and wise. Well written.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mosk :)
DeleteThrough struggle indeed there is wisdom. Lovely, and thoughtful.
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly. :)
DeleteI reread that first sentence (four lines) several times. Just sat with it. Didn't want to leave it to move on...then felt the pebbles and the struggles. Such a thoughtful tribute to the "process" the "journey" ~ just lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Adrienne. You always make my day :)
DeleteJust a few steps and a lesson can be learned
ReplyDeleteTrue! :)
DeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteA heartfelt write I could feel the struggle and the pebbles under feet. The challenges of being human and learning along the way.
We learn through the journey....
DeleteAyala,
ReplyDeleteSo well put...sometimes we don't see the virtue of struggle. A great idea so artfully done.
Thank you, Steve :)
DeleteWhat a lovely lesson.
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Thank you, Ami :)
DeleteHope so! This has the cadence of a prayer or blessing. Very nice. k.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Karin :)
DeleteIt's the idea in those last lines that often make us shybaway, but I love how you remind us that struggle often brings out those inner resources that we barely know we have until we are tested. At the same time, it's important to walk in another's shoes, see the world from their eyes to truly understand them.
ReplyDeleteIt is important to stand back and see the world through someone's pain and struggle.
DeleteThis is really beautiful. Full of a starkness, and beauty. So happy to be here today, reading.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Aidan. Love to see you here.xo
DeleteWe should all seek to be humble and more human...lovely wisdom.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Susie. :)
DeleteWise words needing to be heard. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
Delete" not seeking perfection,
ReplyDeletebut seeking to be more human.
Pebbles on the road, "
Perfect, accessible, apt, ample.
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Thank you, Cloudia :)
DeleteThis is great! Life brings many lessons that only leave us stronger and wiser :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bianca :)
Deletesuch compassion here, such heartfelt emotions...I love this poem that speaks of a person who has lived well!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jackie :)
Delete"Stand in the rain,
ReplyDeleteembrace the storm"
Yes, seek the fortune which is elusive, but not without a fight. Success will come after a few tries! Wise words ayala!
Hank
All our struggles and failures teach us lessons that bring us wisdom. Thank you, Hank :)
Delete"not seeking perfection,
ReplyDeletebut seeking to be more human"
That really speaks to me.
Thank you, Mama Zen :)
DeleteThis poem touched my soul.
ReplyDeleteWell done.
Cheers,
Mark Butkus
Thank you, Mark..sweet of you to say :)
DeleteWonderful advice and true - beautifully expressed. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gay :)
Delete"not seeking perfection,
ReplyDeletebut seeking to be more human." oh Ayala, so beautiful, may it be so for all of us, to seek exactly this.
Thank you, Laura :) xo
DeleteI love this. Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kara :)
DeleteIt sounds like a mind prepared for pilgrimage. :) Becoming more human I think is far more noble than becoming more "perfect". Very insightful.
ReplyDeleteThank you..I agree.
DeleteAyala, your words convey so much wisdom and openness to the gifts of the world. This is is a beautiful poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Belinda. Your words always inspire me. xo
Delete"embrace the storm..." what wonderful words.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joanna :)
Deletestepping into the shoes of other and facing the trial with strength is brought perfectly into these words, such a compassionate and beautiful place to walk. Lovely ~ Rose
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rose.
DeleteBe careful what you wish for...I do not think you would want to see the world through my eyes:)
ReplyDeleteOne has to be careful what they wish for...wise words. :)
Deletereally nice. I like the idea of fully knowing, experiencing things the way others do, empathy at it's purest form. Really good. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThank you, Fred.
Deletestruggle brings all since sturggle is the essence of life
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Empathy can be most educational. We tell ourselves we'll go along, we'll do good and amend the wrong. That gives a lot of satisfaction.Great take ayala!
ReplyDeleteHank
Thank you, Hank.
Deleteseeking to be more human, good reminder ayala.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lauren. I hope we all seek to be that.
DeleteVery lovely words, so nicely written.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Pam.
DeleteI love the wisdom in this poem, Ayala. Some good things can result from one's struggles.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary.
DeleteWe have to embrace it all to evolve and this is a perfect presentation of that xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you, Poppy. xoxo
DeleteStruugle will bring wisdom...this is so true.
ReplyDeleteThank you, KB.
DeleteI've missed your beautiful words. Especially loved..."not seeking perfection,
ReplyDeletebut seeking to be more human"
So true! xo
Thank you, Kristi. I have missed you. I hope you are well. xo
DeleteImperfection. Truly that is where the lessons are learned. Thank you for this reminder Ayala.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rudri.
Deletei think i'd sure be glad to be in from that rain storm! :)
ReplyDeletemuch peace and love to you!
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Ah, you've captured it. Very good; peace Ayala.
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