The Cycle of Existence

“The cycle of existence is a mysterious meadow. The hands of nature and time hold sway.”
- Thompson Emate

We don’t see everything in the cycle of existence,
However, some things become visible at our insistence.
The cycle of existence is a vast sea,
What lies in its depths is too numerous to see.

The cycle of existence is an endless ring,
Engraved upon it are all that we bring.
The writings depict the soul’s travails,
Some of which tell dark tales.

In the cycle of existence, there are many pieces to bring together,
Hope helps us feel better.
As we journey toward the light,
We cast away the garments of night.

In the cycle of existence, the unseen shapes the day,
We’re confronted by its display.
We ask the Divine to help us,
As we embark on the dawn bus.

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