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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 ♥