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I Give This Day
by
Alice C. Bateman
I give this day my smile and love
I give this day my glow
'Tis given gladly, though constrained
Restricted by the blows
Of words unspoken, never said
And love gone unreturned
And greater love left unexplored
Until that love is earned
I'm so tired out
I feel so drained
Like someone pulled the plug
Or like a seashore, after tide
Sea's crumbs upon my rug
'Tis love I seek
I have no peace
Pure love does not exist
Among this race of earthbound men
They have no view of bliss
Fear not of death, my children
It is but sleep prolonged
To give us strength and harmony
That we may go beyond
To see what joy awaits us
Out there, beyond the stars
One day, if we are patient
That glory may be ours
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