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  July 2022     1 year ago

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Together

Like an eager soldier I stood before you,
warned of the enemy that awaits me,
you armed me with your word.

The enemy smothered me like a blanket,
all while your sharpened word pounded away in my defense
and the loving defense of your...

– by Duane Albert Peterson

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Together

Like an eager soldier I stood before you,
warned of the enemy that awaits me,
you armed me with your word.

The enemy smothered me like a blanket,
all while your sharpened word pounded away in my defense,
and the loving defense of your...

– by Duane A. Peterson

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The Arrival

Though they never knew each other,
they were rich in love and spirit each
with the blood of the other.

Born of earthly fathers, their souls
created by one, their times were different but
their arrivals were planned.

We mourn our loss and...

– by Duane A. Peterson

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The Arrival

The Arrival

Though they never knew each other,
they were rich in love and spirit each
with the blood of the other.

Born of earthly fathers, their souls
created by one, their times were different but
their...

– by Duane A. Peterson

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I Died this Morning

I DIED THIS MORNING

I returned from working the night shift this morning.
It was cool, crisp and sunny. As I do every morning, I drive by my son and his family’s house
and honked, as if to say “good morning.” Thinking of their beautiful family...

– by Duane Peterson

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It's romantic, thought out and at a good length. I could imagine this.

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It seemed to be written with great feeling. Word selection was very good and the length was perfect.

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