I share a sacred decree
With all who have ever
Suffered the tremendous burdens
Of human mortality, we know
The same pains, the thirst
The horrible sensation of separation
I’ve bathed in it, studied it
I’ve rushed towards the Beloved One
With a torrent of flesh, blood, bones
Every organ in me has invested
In creating Divinity, in growing
More complete, more receptive
Compassion breathes into my ears
Until I listen, truly identify with
The stories from the four corners of the Earth
I want to know the world’s pain
I want my pride to be melted
My self-interest to be turned to good
I share a sacred decree
With all who know abandonment, death
Hardship, incapacity, doubts
Of human mortality, we know
The same ambiguities, inequalities
The horrible injustice of power
I’ve lived poor, I’ve known disease
Now I rush towards the Beloved One
On knees of prayer, with weapons of love.
Wuji Seshat 
This is beautiful :’)
Thank you. Which part do you like the most?
The first paragraph I suppose. We tend to forget that we’re not the only ones suffering mortality , its smart of you to point it out 🙂
Yes suffering can be a mixed blessing!
Yes , without it we wouldn’t have such great poetry now would we ?