There are longings 

We believe in deeply. 

Good. Honorable. 

Worthy goals.  

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We make a plan

Map out our steps. 

And pursue our “purpose”

With all we have. 

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Over time, when results are few

Our willpower wains...

Perhaps we see another 

Equally worthy goal to chase.  

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Or we double down 

Making this the center of focus 

Applying all our energies 

Willing it to be with all our might. 

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Then one day

Whether it changes or not 

We feel empty, for even

This will not satisfy.  

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In sickness or in health 

In wealth or poverty 

In failure or success

Long life or short 

All are gifts. 

Lessons to receive. 

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Let me not cling to these goals

For all circumstances are gifts

Instead let me focus to 

Love. Praise. Serve You. 

Forming this lump of clay

With eternal

Desire.