A Poet's Journey

A Poet's Journey

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A Poet's Journey
A Poet's Journey
Turn to Me, Sit By My Side

Turn to Me, Sit By My Side

Lay your burdens down for just a while

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Bob Metivier
Jul 18, 2022
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A Poet's Journey
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Turn to Me, Sit By My Side
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A Villanelle to Resting

Come Sit with Me — By Miles (adobe Stock- with permission)

Turn to me, sit by my side 
The days are long, and troubles come
Lay your burdens down for just a while 
 
Catch your breath and take this time 
Not everything must still be done 
Turn to me, sit by my side 

Racing to your finish line  
Yet sharing so few moments 
Lay your burdens d…

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