Tag Archives: prayer

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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An Angry Swarm

Posted on October 23, 2012 by William Wayne Smith

My world has been turning quickly. The spinning wheels make me dizzy. Events of my life fly around me wildly. They are like bees in an angry swarm. I tried to regain my balance today. After a few steps, I … Continue reading →

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Turning

Posted on October 4, 2012 by William Wayne Smith

We turned the situation around in our heads. We found a way for common ground. Together we fixed our argument. I forgot all our angry words. Our families do not understand. They want us to walk apart. They hate the … Continue reading →

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The Light

Posted on September 23, 2012 by William Wayne Smith

My mind is full of the sky’s glory. This morning I saw the sunrise flare. I was looking up to see the light. I rested fitfully last night. I could not find a cool breeze. I turned over and over … Continue reading →

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