Tag Archives: dark

Through the Dark

Posted on March 13, 2020 by William Wayne Smith

Today, I move through dark catacombs. Tomorrow, I will visit a hallway of sorrow. I am hiding a shameful past. But I know that my secret is safe. Over time, I will move on. I’ll be secure in a new … Continue reading →

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Happier

Posted on March 6, 2020 by William Wayne Smith

The world felt sad today. I couldn’t smile to anyone. Soon, I’ll be home. I’ll turn the key confidently. Once inside, I’ll feel safe again. I feel alone on days like this. I need to have joy to share. Although … Continue reading →

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Fog

Posted on April 21, 2016 by William Wayne Smith

Every morning, I wait for the fog to clear. Every day, a shadow overwhelms me. I see clouds roll in and they block the sun. I know I have failed yet one more time. I have been alone for years. … Continue reading →

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In the Cold

Posted on March 1, 2016 by William Wayne Smith

My life is cold and dark. I am stuck in a dismal swamp. I make slow progress. Without light, I see nothing. I forget my old joys. They are lost in the shadows. I watched a dove fly over me. … Continue reading →

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