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Recorded Reading (0:57):

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/zws2iy4zv63snx14ch2n7/Gave-Direction-Up.mp3?rlkey=rr1ac52c507hl96ri4etjvjq8&st=2xzaswqw&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 that word 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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