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2.19.2011

villanelle.

Here is a poem my brother Tanner wrote. We Mangums are gifted writers. :)

Hopes and Fears


I often ponder the reason we’re here
Terror’s temptations in the black of night
Humanity humbled by pillars of fear

Searching for answers, opaque and unclear
Feeling deep love, but it’s not always right
I often ponder the reason we’re here

Misery overcomes me, stealing my tears
Blurring my hope, wisdom, passion, and sight
Humanity humbled by pillars of fear

Hanging onto loved ones, holding them near
Holding on together, clasping hands for dear life
I often ponder the reason we’re here

To encourage the race, for mankind we cheer?
Yet too scared to let go, like a beach-flown kite
Humanity humbled by pillars of fear

God’s scorching love enveloping atmospheres
Not enough evidence to love with all of our might
I often ponder the reason we’re here
Humanity humbled by pillars of fear

♥ Abigail ♥

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