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I look in the boardroom, a modern pharaoh’s tomb
I’d gladly swap places, if they care to dive
They’re lined up at the window, peer down into limbo
They’re frightened of jumping, in case they survive
I wish I could step, from this scaffold
Onto soft green pastures, shopping malls, or bed
With my family and my pastor and my grandfather who’s dead
- Page/Robertson
I recently had the opportunity to talk with someone who has a fascinating life story. This person had emigrated to the US many years ago speaking fewer than 100 words of English. The emigration was not planned and occurred on a whim. This person ended up learning the language, getting a job, and having a family. This person hasn’t left the country since.
Not only was I completely enthralled listening to the story, I admired this person…true and total admiration. Weiterlesen »
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