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It was here, On the heart of Appalachia Where the moon and stars shimmer Across the blue gray ridges, Where the sunlight reflects the whisper Echoing through the pines and laurels Struggling to be heard through the stillness Darkening the whimsical thoughts Quieting the grief that swarms Like flies around the horses Forcing them to lean into vexation Floating along the creek In liquid shadows, heavy with truth Alive, dancing to the tune of beautiful Peace that knows no sorrow, only hope That is like a healing wind blowing Laughing through the trembling leaves, Promising to breath sighs of acceptance Kind and crisp, like alto flowing From the center of a soul Who knows this life, this hardscrabble World of shadows and silence Is filled with kindness and worth Assurance that stirs the feeling inside The spark of yearning, creativity Churning through the spirit It was here, In the mountains, where crests Bow to the azure skies, heaven’s music Pouring out melodies Into the souls who know only light Piercing the shadows, sanctifying the life With wonders that arise From the woods, forests filled up with Inspiration so alive, passion Thriving, surviving each heartache Racing to the tune of grace Singing in a melancholy voice, songs Psalms so fluid they seem like one motion Water caressing the smooth stones Cascading through the heart In unruly praises, making way toward Oceans who hunger For the crystal clear liquid Satisfying the need, the craving For joy that will only abide On the spirit of these sapphire tides In was here, In the mystery of Appalachia That I found the courage to believe Trust the freedom, the spirit Who lights up my dreams, my hope With His astounding presence, His tenderness and affection raining Delicate stirrings, glowing Fervently, alive like the leaves Who swirl and twirl, dancing graciously Amazing even the trees With their unending waltz Their attempts at joy, passionate Bold like the stars who shimmer, vibrant Erasing darkness with dreams Revealing the corners of a wish It was here, Where hearts find grace That I realized the meaning Beneath prayers and praise The meaning, blooming With peace, promises so sweet They filled up my spirit Soared through the doubts Lifted me out of the darkness Into a place of feathery Light, pouring out faith that swells Through my feelings, my reasons Brewing up the knowing He is the promise that soothes Away each sorrow, each hurt With His everlasting peace There is courage to reach beyond Mountains and seas To the heavens, where I release All my burdens, flying free As God intended me to be It is here, I believe… where light removes Darkness and colors live In hues of inspiration, joy, faith Hope and love that stir up A wonder sent to those who know He is the solution to every heartbreak He is the answer to every prayer prayed He is the love that rains down like praise… And, as I praise Him… I savor Him, my adored Deliverer! June 21, 2022
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