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Wings
are thoughts
which spread to catch
the immortal breath of Spirit
so
Love
will nudge
the fledgling out
to learn to brave earth’s wintry blasts
then
Mind
enfolds
with tender arms
the heart unsure, the soul cast down
and
Christ
speaks low
when fear o’erwhelms,
breaking the clouds, bearing thee home.
—Benjamin Frederick
