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Far From Home

Posted on September 19, 2021 by William Wayne Smith

Today I am alone and far from home.Long gone are the places I knew.I felt safe when I was with my family.Their generous hugs taught me love. Finally, I have left my soul’s inner desert.I found the way to a … Continue reading →

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A Breakthrough

Posted on December 25, 2020 by William Wayne Smith

I made a breakthrough today. My steps are light again.I find that I can laugh now. Where was my spirit before?I only remember weeks of darkness.My cage is broken and I’m free now. I remember falling asleep yesterday.My dreams were … Continue reading →

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A Forest of Light

Posted on July 3, 2020 by William Wayne Smith

When I am happy, I walk in a forest of light.The leaves flutter in a gentle breeze.The trails are ready for me to explore.This vision comes to me when I need it.It’s a way to know that I am home. … Continue reading →

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Clearing Vision

Posted on July 23, 2016 by William Wayne Smith

I walked along a busy street alone. No one I met felt my needs. My heart was trapped by a remote memory. I longed for a return to my home. I could not imagine how to escape. I had no … Continue reading →

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