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We become foolish

January 13, 2014
By transparantspirit434 PLATINUM, Farmington, New Mexico
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I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. -Hebrews 13:5

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We become foolish as we watch ourselves mock the world
for it’s blandness

and we look silly as we say to ourselves
“Life has nothing to offer me”
because we miss
the intricate
pattern of birds

swirling over us.

© Sarah A., Escondido, CA

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