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Growing Pains

There is no comfort in our growth
When feeling cruel progressions
They often yield sorrows that
Leave lifelong lasting impressions

There is no growth in our comfort
Where lies abound in soothing thought
Banal efforts die a feckless death
While culling pearls is seldom sought

Adversity and consequence
Tenderizes obstinate hearts
These overwhelming challenges
Provides a wisdom to impart

Bittersweet experiences
Will teach us lessons if we heed
The positive or negative
Essential attitudes we feed

Aeglyn Sept'2022

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Excellent poem.   I remember trying to impart its wisdom to my 18 month old who was throwing a traumatized fit at having to put on her socks, but she wasn't having it.  It took years, but I think she's finally coming around.

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