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Poem September 11, 2017 Issue

Surrounded by God’s voice

Margaret Powell

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I once thought I could not hear God’s voice
near enough
to win my heart.

But then, one day I felt a touch,
as clear
as if a hand
had rested on my back
to affirm, without words,

I hold you dear.

—Margaret Powell

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