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Jody L. Collins's avatar

Shawn, wow...these last three lines.

"when the river

keeps running even

though we can’t see it."

It's good to reflect on the always-withness of God's work...even when it's hidden behind weeds and brambles and too-full trees.

Thank you for this today.

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Shawn Smucker's avatar

Thank you, Jody.

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Aimee Guest's avatar

Beautiful poem. And it could have easily shown up as a descriptive essay instead of poem which makes it so interesting to think about why some thoughts and feelings show up as a poem and some show up in prose. I imagine the spare words match your quiet mood.

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Shawn Smucker's avatar

Thanks, Aimee. It is interesting, isn't it, how words show up to us in different forms?

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Kristine Neeley's avatar

Not that you don't know this or need anyone's permission, but gosh it's good to get quiet. Love the poem.

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Shawn Smucker's avatar

Yes, it is. Thanks, Kristine.

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Laura B.'s avatar

This is just so much loveliness! I’m so glad you stepped into “something a little different.”

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Shawn Smucker's avatar

Thank you, Laura!

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Brooke Shorey's avatar

lovely.

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