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The Fawn Gentle and warm She lays there silently Softly she rises and walks making no noise She keeps her head down “Don’t hurt me” she cries though big gentle eyes She makes herself as small as possible Trying to stay out of everyone’s way She doesn’t want to make anyone feel threatened Or bother…
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The sunrises on a day when most people are honoring their fathers, their grandfathers, their great-grandfathers, whether they are still here to honor or honor their legacy.When this day holds so much emotion, so much anger, confusion, grief, and longing. She wanders the forest in a daze, walks through the markets lost and unfocused. She…
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Dear Daddy, That is the first time I have called you that in 9 years. I quit using any terms of endearment when I told you that I never wanted to see you again. That day on the phone, when I found out just how much of the darkness you had given yourself over to.…
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Seven, the number of completion in the Bible July 4th, a day of Independence, a celebration of freedom July 7th, 2024, the completion of my freedom and independence She sits in the auditorium, desperately trying to focus on what the pastor is teaching, something about the psalms, but her mind is elsewhere. Until the end…
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About two months ago, I was sitting in church service, minding my own business. We had just finished worshiping through song, and our Missions and Outreach pastor was talking about upcoming summer missions trips, when suddenly my friend turned and slapped me on the leg and said, “You should go to Puerto Rico.” I chuckled…
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Oh, Papa Why are you so angry What did I do? I promise not to do it again if you can just tell me. The tears run down my face My little body shakes in fear I don’t understand what I did. I can’t even make out what you are saying I want to run,…
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Before the “Broken Heart” there was another The Young Heart A young heart bursting with life Love and energy The “Young Heart” feels it only exists to bring joy And it does to most of those around it But there was one the heart could never keep pleased The heart would twirl and dance Smile…
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The Broken Heart (Part 1) The morning dawns The heart wakes The pain of the last few months returns The wounds are still fresh The heart is still torn Yet another day begins Pushing forward to a new life Looking for a new place to land A fresh face and a pretty dress With shiny…
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Do you see this girl? At church, she is always there; whenever the church doors are open, she is serving or helping somewhere. She is seen with other people’s babies on her hip, and she is often rushing out of service to help in the nursery as needed. The old Southern Baptist grandma praises her…
