Tag Archives: mind

A Wanderer

Posted on May 8, 2020 by William Wayne Smith

Think of me as a wanderer. I follow my own path through the world. Nothing there gives me a reason to fear. I always find a safe place to stand. Yet I can’t explain the thoughts that come. My mind … Continue reading →

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Escape

Posted on June 24, 2014 by William Wayne Smith

My spirit yearns for escape. Bonds of the flesh are a burden. My rivers of habit resist new courses. The young streams dug deep paths. \Now they restrict my growth today. My soul longs to worship worthwhile goals. Lesser goals … Continue reading →

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The Silent Man

Posted on January 3, 2013 by William Wayne Smith

A silent man was trying to rest. His agitated mind churned with images. Pain from a past incident stops him. His brief night of sleep was aborted. His dreams were troubled. The visions he saw had a horrible end. As … Continue reading →

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Life Is Just a Frame of Mind

Posted on August 14, 2012 by William Wayne Smith

Life is just a frame of mind. The edges are difficult to see. Just beyond the picture is a world beyond. It is a world unknown to me. Life is just a frame of mind. The wall behind the painting … Continue reading →

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