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And the lord said;

I braced my feet; knees light,

And the lord said: You shall not fly.

I firmed my earth; legs tight,

And the lord said: You shall not run.

I took my stride; afraid in blight,

And the lord said: You shall not go.

"Why?!" I begged. "Why do others go while I stay?"

And the lord said:

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mike-finney

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Published: Oct 2, 2012
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