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FADED GLORY

You are not your own

FADED GLORY

How beautiful to the eyes was the butterflyĀ 
The wind lifted its wingsĀ 
And the flowers of the garden began to singĀ 

Who is like the butterfly in all the worldĀ 
From the state of a caterpillar, he arose
No longer subdued in the dust of the groundĀ 

Effortlessly he flew across the face of the earth
Gliding through space in a spiritual danceĀ 
His colors and markings, leave all minds in a trance

He had the confidence of the eagle's heart
With the vision of an owl, he mastered the dark
Until one day his reflection was seen in a glass
Pride filled his heart and his glory faded fastĀ 

Mighty men have fallen from heavenly grace
When pride filled their heartsĀ 
Forgetting the One that had brought themĀ 
To that lofty placeĀ 

Remember your redeemer and the source of your strengthĀ 
It is He that sustains youĀ 
So from pride, you must repent.

Wilford Barker.

Ā 

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Bernadete van d...

A very spiritual write and beautifully expressed. I trust you’reĀ 
keeping well, Wilford.Ā 
BernadeteĀ 

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Wilford Barker

I am doing well my dear Bernadete.
ā€˜How about yourself?
I was out of commission for a while.
I miss the folks on Cosmo.
ā€˜Thank you very much for your visit and comments.

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Bernadete van d...

You’re more than welcome, Wilford. I am doing great, thank you. All the best, Ā BĀ 

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