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God Speaks

By Twilah

Topics: Poetry Source: AllPoetry Original source

She always wanted to sing, oh How she wanted to sing, For this precious gift she Would have given anything. But God said "No"... She wanted to paint...to transform Canvas into imagery and beauty, Being an artist was her desire... she Wondered if it was ever to be. But God said "No"... Then thru the following years She became a dreamer. Somehow Music and poetry took first place... Just how much she would soon know. Because God said "Yes"... He said.. "Give of the talent and gifts That upon you I did lovingly bestow; These gifts have been present all along, You had to be still and listen...to know." And I said..."Yes"... Twilah 2000 Written October 16th, 2001 © on Oct 16 2001 06:36 AM PST   18 • 0 • 13

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