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Voice of Restraint

"Am I the All You Need?" Slow to detect His voice, my fists are clenched to hit. Do I require restraints? I'm mad enough to spit. "Am I the All You Need? " The prompt now clearly heard. Yet still I rave and rant - discerning God’s clear "STOP" searing sparks to supplant. "Am I the All You Need?" incessant, faint but firm. My selfish wrath delayed; I sense a greater threat. Anger meets God's blockade. "Am I the All You Need?" becomes the issue now. I face Your will by choice and flint-free - I give thanks for Your restraining voice.

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Date: 1/12/2024 11:10:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement in the contest
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Date: 1/10/2024 11:41:00 AM
So nicely written Reason. Thoughtful and insightful. Congratulations! :)
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Date: 1/10/2024 11:14:00 AM
Congratulations Reason! Your insightful poem "Voice of Restraint", has earned you a distinguished placement in my poetry contest. I was strict, but your poem easily earned you a spot on the winner’s list. Very well done my friend, Emile.
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Date: 1/11/2024 11:06:00 AM
Thank you Emile for the comment and the contest placement. I appreciate your contest prompts and your wide participation in Poetry Soup.

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