The Human Paradox

The human heart, human mind, and soul,
All desire to become one with the whole,
The whole of all and bane of one,
If all to all then none to none.

The heart alone beats, with sorrow and desire
Waiting to be kindled, hoping to touch the fire
Highly erratic union, doomed to pace the rim
Reaching for it's want, humbled on every whim

The mind alone seeks, be it loftily or lowly
Pace is always changing, be it fast or it slowly
The discernment of truth: Memory's power
Knowing too much, causes it to cower

The soul alone endures, naked and in pain
Yearning for forever, animating every vein
Contemplating always, restless and undying
Groping for its truth, life will leave it sighing

The human disposition, variable and unstable
We need a solid base, yet find we are unable
To sift through life lessons and find that truth,
Mediocre minds would call this quite uncouth

The human heart, human mind, and soul,
All desire to become one with the whole,
The whole of all and bane of one,
If all to all then none to none.