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The Shout of Hope

Posted on August 10, 2013 by William Wayne Smith

A lonely beast shouted with force. Strong words flowed from its mouth. The leaves of the trees trembled. The sounds were beautiful and warm. The forest became quiet briefly. A resounding echo shook the leaves again. The spirits of the … Continue reading →

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Echoes

Posted on May 5, 2012 by William Wayne Smith

As the echoes of my shout faded, I felt walls of shame softening. I am glad that they are making a silent retreat. The book I write has echoes too. Each word or stroke, each page and chapter all begin … Continue reading →

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The Sandy Beach

Posted on August 14, 2011 by William Wayne Smith

The sandy beach was covered with broken shells. The countless fragments melted into the sand. The shells give clear evidence of each life. The sand around them remembers their ancestors. My mind is also filled with evidence. Uncounted people have … Continue reading →

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