Our burdens are many and very heavy, but it is meant to challenge our inner strength and perseverance. Some days, I feel the pain of these burdens and then become weaken for a while. Some days I get so low that I question why I open myself to this. And then when I get close to closing up, someone or some moment wakes me up and re-energizes my inner self to move forward and stay on the path. Life is hard and painful at times but like you said, "I carry many burdens, but each have a lesson within, that one day I'll see, when I reflect, look back and smile upon it with glee." Ethan, your poem touched me deeply, because despite all these burdens, you show hope and fortitude. I continue to be amazed by you!.......Cabbagepatch
Thank you :) Life sucks but I believe we are never given more than we can handle, God has a plan and in him there is comfort and solace, we just need to continue to persevere and learn from our trials :D