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A Beautiful Exchange

They belong to you, not to me

By Ryan BurkeyPublished 2 years ago 1 min read

Lord, it’s more important for them to

Be happy and healthy than to

Be with me…I release them

Into your perfect plan

And surrender my

Selfish feelings

You are their

Future

Now

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About the Creator

Ryan Burkey

PNW native. Government analyst by day and a writer, song-writer and musician by night. Writing topics include nature, faith, relationships, and social commentary. Hobbies are traveling, coffee shop vibes, food, and comedy.

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  • Esala Gunathilake2 years ago

    Really a sad poetry.

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