In the matter of spiritual progress
I don't want a participation award.
I need to successfully excel
and ascend to meet and prostrate to the Lord.
You can call Him Messiah, Qāʾim or Resurrector -
Christ, right now I am not talking about His identity.
What I am currently focusing on at the moment
is whether or not I'm a worthy spiritual entity.
I know it mostly depends on the Lord's grace
but I must also do whatever is expected.
Those who strive until they sacrifice their lives
are the ones who are spiritually resurrected.
Like I already said earlier,
I'm not in it for a participation certificate.
Though of course I am willing to admit
there's also honor for those who simply did stick with it.
But, and I say this with utmost humility,
my soul craves for more than an honorable mention.
I know there's no way my soul will be satisfied
til I merge with my Lord through spiritual ascension.
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