The Essence Deep Within

It's like an onion...harsh...

With its dry and cracking skin,

But I sense there's more -

More than just this protective layer.

My eyes penetrate its flaky covering,

Seeing now a fresh layer of anger...

But there has to be more.

I continue with my pondering gaze,

And see beyond this layer of anger,

But now before me is a layer of pain...

So much pain...

But this can't be all, there must be more...

There's more to life than this.

Ah yes... I see...a layer...

A layer speckled with... happiness.

I knew there was a layer deeper within

Consisting of so much more.

Oh wait... I see its inner core...

Of love...of Oneness...of purpose.

Sure it has its bumps and scars from life,

But its more than the sum of its layers...It's more than pain...and anger...it's love... 

Shane P

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