What Matters?

To suffer in the flesh, is to evolve in spirit.
Patience, love, or wisdom. A major pivot. 
Life is about what you seek beyond sight.
When you fight for belief to be led by what’s right.
What matters most should gain your best.
What matters less should be slain to rest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Drowley Avatar
July 19, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Stanford, Congratulations on your win! Your focus is in the right direction.
Williams Avatar
July 19, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Blessings to you! Thank you so much!
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