ENTERING THE SYSTEM
At first, just a glance
Denial keeps the pace
You didn't see that
You must stay in place
The body signals alarm
Growing louder with violation
Yelling, "Set a boundary
For LOVE's precious elation!"
Shame and guilt steps up
Offering clothes to wear
Convincing of ownership
Where fear mauls and tears
If the mind makes it through
The landmines set for decimation
Unseen forces press and push
For humanity's annihilation
Finally, after peace settles
The soul to assuredly reside
The journey takes familiar roads
Calling out fragments that were forced to hide
"Come forth! Be counted as gold
In the treasure of the eternal King
LOVE has won the war over fear
His presence now rules over all things
...made of matter
Written by Trudy Schrader on 08-15-2026/
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