Pain, the enemy that takes joy away.
Pain, the reality of misplaced priorities.
Pain, the fact of a lost effort.
Pain, the creator of tears in the eye.
Pain, what is lost in the battle for survival.
Pain, what is gone while chasing shadows.
Pain, what is missed while trying to achieve.
Pain, what is eluded while focusing on the mirage.
Pain, all is lost but still is found.
Pain, bitter shame but sweet after learning.
Pain, the grace to re-fire after a retire.
Pain, the battle may be lost but the glory can be won.
......CIP