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As I breathed in deep fresh air,
its sharpness a timely kick to my lungs,
I uttered words of praise to God –
these words were unfeigned honest feelings.
Instantly a smothering weariness slackened its grip, faith and nature the sure-fire tonic to fragments of a bruised soul.
Overhead, Terns coasted: side to side like a pendulum.
Swirling unseen, the wind stroked my exposed skin
as the springy grass began to waltz between my uncovered toes –
the sunlit reflections on a glassy brook
unveiling a gaiety
etched on my widening smile.
Crisp water in cupped palms slapped against my butter-soft cheeks
that flushed a plump-wine-red
(full of fruitful vigour),
and satisfied the thirst for assurance – invariably found within the Lord.
Published in Calla Press Literary Journal Spring Issue I 2022. Copyright ©️Joshua Reece Wylie 2022
Engineer Mikay Jan 2016
Once there was a MAN,
Who saved me according to plan.
Ever since I was born in this world,
HIS name was foretold
  
HIS powerful words and story,
Became a history.
HE died on the CROSS
Only to save my flaws.
  
HIS unconditional love for me
Open my eyes to see...
That my life will never be the same,
When I started calling out HIS name.
  
JESUS, HE died for me...
So I will live for HIM.

— The End —