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Early Steps

Posted on July 5, 2014 by William Wayne Smith

How does an infant learn to walk? The first faltering steps are a turning point. After a fall, determination replaces failure. Once the steps are strong, something new is presented every day. A growing mind can encompass it all. The … Continue reading →

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To the Waiting Children…

Posted on June 14, 2014 by William Wayne Smith

To the waiting children, will you allow the world surround you? Each question you ask opens a new door. Each time you walk, you reach a goal. I know you will have a love of justice. The family of man … Continue reading →

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Through the Rain

Posted on March 12, 2013 by William Wayne Smith

Today I am driving through the rain. Although I’m not sad, I see this sky’s tears. I have a goal to reach you someday. What steps must I take? I want to be a vital part of the world. I … Continue reading →

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Love in the Sun

Posted on December 11, 2012 by William Wayne Smith

I have come through my life alone. I only remember years of pain. I hope for peace in my heart. I know none of your friends. We are far apart—far from love. Each word I speak reveals my suffering. I … Continue reading →

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