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Freedom of Religion

Thank you for extending 

your love and hope.

Feel free to keep doing so,

but if you see me, really see me, 

please don’t always

feel the need to tell me.

When my lips are closed,

it does not mean, every time,

that it’s your turn to speak.

When my lips are closed,

there’s more room 

for my heart to speak.

Even when you see me crying, 

it doesn’t always mean I need help.

Spirit speaks quietly to me.

Most out-loud sounds are only noise.

Even though most yearning hearts ask,

can we still speak to God,

I prefer to sit in silence,

listening for my stage directions

from the Universe.

All is well and I am grateful.