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Sand Tears

Posted on October 9, 2022 by William Wayne Smith

I have stumbled so many times.My tears have dried into sand.I won’t lose my confidence though. I do not fear the future.Boundless hope has never failed me.My sadness is but for a moment. I stand tall in the face of … Continue reading →

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Through the Dark

Posted on March 13, 2020 by William Wayne Smith

Today, I move through dark catacombs. Tomorrow, I will visit a hallway of sorrow. I am hiding a shameful past. But I know that my secret is safe. Over time, I will move on. I’ll be secure in a new … Continue reading →

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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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