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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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Jan Smith

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.

Lauren Scott

Lauren Scott writes poetry and memoir and enjoys the challenge of trying other genres. She has authored two collections of poetry: New Day, New Dreams and Finding a Balance. In 2021, she released her memoir, More than Coffee. She is a contributing author in the anthology, Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships, as well as in the upcoming anthology, This is How We Grow. Her fourth book, Ever So Gently, is a poetry collection to be published in June. She recently finished her first children's book and works with her illustrator with plans to release it this year. She lives in California with her husband, Matt, and their lab, Copper. They have two adult children residing on the east coast. Lauren's writing inspiration comes from her love of family, spending time outdoors, and finding joy in the simple things.

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One day I sat and listened to the choirs of Babel.
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and has that made you forget me?
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