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To the Spirits

Posted on June 12, 2020 by William Wayne Smith

To the spirit of the night,            Protect me from the evil dreams.            Help me rest and awaken in time.            Heal me from the wrongs I have done.            Be with me until dawn. To the spirit of the day,            Guide my … Continue reading →

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A Gift

Posted on May 3, 2015 by William Wayne Smith

The day was wholly cloudless. The open sky was blue. Dark clouds were far away. In my mind it was a great day. I knew that my people were near. The beginning of each day is holy. Moments like this … Continue reading →

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The Wise Man

Posted on June 3, 2014 by William Wayne Smith

Who is like a wise man? When difficult questions must be answered, he chooses carefully without any prejudice. Transformation seems to be an act of will. It wrings out the old by bringing in the new. Truly, the new creation … Continue reading →

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Drawing Near

Posted on October 27, 2012 by William Wayne Smith

As I yearn for joy to fill my life, I draw toward happiness. I am grateful for this gift. I try to share the feeling. As my heart grows light, new people join me. I lose the loneliness I once … Continue reading →

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