In needful pain <br />We wait for an answer <br />To all of life's irks <br />Slowly, reverently, gingerly <br />In fearful pain <br />We anticipate life's answer <br />To all her tiresome longings <br />Patiently, quietly, silently <br />In hopeful pain <br />We treasure opportunity's answer <br />To natural quandaries <br />Softly, resignedly, gainly <br />In joyful pain <br />We appreciate life's answer <br />To all our worries <br />Lately, surely, purely.<br /><br />samuel nze<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/in-pain/