Learning to Fall

I’ve been listening to this

All night long

Over and over

And over again

‘cuz it hits me

Square in the gut

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Next to You

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Voices

There are voices that soothe
Voices that grate on nerves
Voices never heard
Recognized
Respected

Voices

So many voices

I pray to be deaf!
I pray for wise ears!
Pray for discerning,
Sensitive ears!

Pray, pray, pray

To be deaf when necessary

Pray, pray, pray

To hear what I need
Or must

For salvation
Or satisfaction

I pray to hear laughter
Sweet music
Sweet nothings

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