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To Speak


I've never written a poem before.

My fear of speaking brought my knees to the floor. 

But I went to the city to teach people of truth.

Which I learned was hard without movement of tooth.

So with God on at my side and courage in hand. 

My fear was squished, which I know was God's plan. 

So here I am now, standing tall before all. 

Now I speak loud to all, and my fear now is gone. 

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