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Recorded Reading (0:59): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/l36sacu8jazxirpfo59cm/Gave-Direction-Up.mp3?rlkey=45jzmbgmox63pnfkz1o52qhrz&dl=0

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Gave Direction Up

I spoke, and I was heard constructively
In the good spirit of my words’ intent —
No misunderstanding destructively
Obscured the message which they by were meant

Now let me think — what was the difference
Between it and another choice of word
Permits my intended beneficence
By the receiver clearly to be heard?

Remembering, first, humbly ‘twas I asked
That wisdom might descend those words into
And, having done that, after, I relaxed
And let the truth of love come shining through

Perhaps ‘twere my mere feet that pathway trod —
I gave direction of them up to God

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