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The branch that grew on its own
No consideration of where it was sown
Oh, the heights could it seek 
To become one that others would speak
Look at this what I have will flourish
Many shall see my example to nourish
New heights and beauty of many branches
All going in many directions
Not seeing the way it was headed
Even the spiders had quit netted
As the branch was about to hit the power line
The workers came by and chopped its spine
Falling to the ground in unbelief
What use shall I be of now in grief
How many times did it refuse to be pruned
Now laying in the dust of ruined

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Date: 11/21/2023 2:29:00 PM
It's always good to look at different perspectives in life. We miss a lot when we focus on ourselves and the obvious. Well written with plenty to think about, Stephan. I want to congratulate you on having three of your poems published in the latest addition of Poetry Soup's Anthologies! YEAH !!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and those you love, my friend! Bill
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Stephan McBride
Date: 11/26/2023 1:31:00 PM
Thanks for the Congratulations, surely excited to be in a book with you all, Congratulations to you as well my friend, All glory to God that many might come to know of His love for them, May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )
Date: 11/20/2023 3:29:00 AM
The tree has been healthy enough to hoist its branches high and spread its arms all around it. We too are supposed to grow and not remain stunt. But our growth shouldn't in any way hinder another. If so we have to bear the consequences. Besides, occasional pruning fosters flowering and bearing fruit. Great metaphor, Stephan
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Stephan McBride
Date: 11/26/2023 1:42:00 PM
Amen, valsa love all of it , hope you are doing well my dear friend, what a blessing to have met you all in this website to encourage, comfort, and seek the unity in Gods children: ). May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

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