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How It Used To Be

November 17, 2014
By WindRunner GOLD, Troy, Michigan
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WindRunner GOLD, Troy, Michigan
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For those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will fly on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

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Freedom to Joy,

to Joy to Freedom,

to peace to love,

from love to peace,

the circle rotated endlessly.

Then,

we messed up.

© Allison H., Vancouver, WA

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Daniel.W.Evensen PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 7 2016 at 11:44 am
Daniel.W.Evensen PLATINUM, Eagle River, Wisconsin
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Isaiah 40:31<br /> Those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength, they will run and not be faint, walk and not be weary.

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This is so true @WindRunner. Great job.
WindRunner GOLD said...
on Feb. 3 2016 at 2:52 pm
WindRunner GOLD, Troy, Michigan
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For those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will fly on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

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That's kind of what I modeled it after. Genesis.
CNBono17 SILVER said...
on Feb. 2 2016 at 7:40 pm
CNBono17 SILVER, Rural, South Carolina
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Lego ergo sum (Latin&mdash;I read, therefore, I am)<br /> The pen is mightier than the sword&mdash;unknown<br /> Don&#039;t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity&mdash;1 Timothy 4:12

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This may be the truest thing I've ever seen outside the Bible. Masterful!
Gagax SILVER said...
on Dec. 21 2014 at 1:58 pm
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I love how simple it is to read and how the message behind it is meaningful! Good Job @WindRunner
MalaikaJ GOLD said...
on Dec. 20 2014 at 1:13 pm
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I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions. - James Michener

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I like how simple this is, yet it tells the whole story of humanity's problem.