Today’s prompt is based on Faisal Mohyuddin’s poem “Five Answers to the Same Question.” Today, I’d like to challenge you to write your own poem that provides five answers to the same question – without ever specifically identifying the question that is being answered.

I
You say you love Him
How can there be love without trust?
And if you trust, 
             you should have no reason to fear.

II

You do your job
And let Him do his
That should make it easier.
              That's how you do it.



III

You say you do not waste your time
And yet you indulge in the most futile activity 
What good can come of it?
              Certainly not the solution to your woes.


IV

Accept and learn from it 
It's not the end of the world
             Remember, what doesn't break you, makes you.

V

Trust me, when I tell you
This too shall pass
Do not disregard my words
            As  platitudes .



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