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When Shadows Fall

Jan Smith·March 29, 2019

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When Shadows Fall

written by: Jan Smith

@JanSmithNL

When shadows fall all around you
Do not fear dear heart
Let darkness come
Don’t stop the flow of things
Just as running water
finds another way
Surrender to all
that’s meant to be
Light is never far away
& will always guide you home…

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MARCH 2018 AUTHOR OF THE MONTH at Spillwords.com

I have recently started writing poetry, through my work and academic training I gained knowledge and a passion for the written word. Much of my writings are reflections, thoughts and observations of my personal journey of self-discovery.

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