Tag Archives: failure

Waiting at Work

Posted on February 9, 2020 by William Wayne Smith

I was waiting at work. The computer churned on my data. The droning fan was teasing me. The black screen fed my frustration. I needed the results at once. I began to grow impatient. My pulse raced and my mind … Continue reading →

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Night Will Come

Posted on September 20, 2014 by William Wayne Smith

Because the “whys” are old, I see that reason has no power. What’s in my face today, I hate. Everyday, I only see clouds. When the sun is shining. I hide from the stifling heat. Light surrounds me as I … Continue reading →

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A Worthwhile Goal

Posted on June 8, 2013 by William Wayne Smith

My spirit yearns for escape. The bonds of flesh burden me. Rivers of habit resist new courses. The streams of my failures have dug deep paths. Now they block any growth. My soul longs to worship a worthwhile goal. Lesser … Continue reading →

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Words of Anger

Posted on March 5, 2013 by William Wayne Smith

It began innocently enough. …only a few words of anger. Then our friends watched us rant and fight. I was sad for my momentary failure. But now I am even sadder than before. Each round of the bout grew more … Continue reading →

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