It Is Sad

It is sad when one looks to the individual for that which is only capable of being fulfilled by the church;
It is sad when one looks to the church for that which is only possible because of the state,
     and it is sad when one requires of the state that which can only be provided by the people.

It is sad when people look to alcohol for that which only can be found in success;
It is sad when people look to success for that which can only be found in contentment,
     and it is sad when people look to contentment for that which can only be found in relationship.

It is sad when one looks to mere things for that which only can be found in people;
It is sad when one looks to mere people for that which only can be found in God,
     and it is sad when one looks to God as a way of hiding what only can be found in themselves.

I am it,
     and it is I.
I've wrote these words,
     and now I cry.