I brace myself for the coming blow.

Laughter and joy, I embrace.

Success and fortune, I chase.

Pain and anguish, I erase.

But that’s not the case.

But still, I am wounded.

Laughter fades, and joy subsides,

Success and fortune are both lies.

Pain is real and ceaseless,

Pain can guide and teach us,

Pain is not a weakness.

i am in pain