A Trial By Fire

Awakening Through Pain

Perry Arca
ILLUMINATION
1 min readDec 16, 2020

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Photo by Gleb Lukomets on Unsplash

This road to liberation, it’s engulfed in flames

a pathway paved with smoldering coals, no gold,

and, without an ounce of good intentions.

Actions were planted, we followed directions,

led to step on a road ablaze

Without a shoe for comfort,

Embracing the pain.

Stepping forward, a pain quickened heartbeat,

burning skin, seared feet

decaying flesh, holding breath

crackling sounds, deafened ears

smoke and mirrors, blinded eyes

Frozen barefoot, standing on burning coals,

Knowing the cause of pain and suffering

Why stop halfway, we’ve made it this far?

A Trial By Fire is an expedient path!

This narrow road leads to strength of heart,

an unbounded source of pure potential.

End the pain, claim your victory

Affix a flag at the end of the path!

Inspire others who dare to walk,

this burning trail, a flame-forged road

The end of suffering through —

A Trial By Fire

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Perry Arca
ILLUMINATION

A former monk shares his journey to happiness. A writer of life and humanity.