Surrender

A poem I've been contemplating.

Jul 22, 2025

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You layer my life with order.

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At my thinnest moments, you refine.

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I wrestle in the morning, am weary

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in the evening.

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YET,

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you call.

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My understanding

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falls short.

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My simple thoughts

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cannot comprehend.

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YET,

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You lead me into

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         deeper

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and

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                                deeper

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modes of surrender.

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Copyright © 2025 Ashley C. Shannon, All rights reserved.

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Allison Byxbe

Jul 24, 2025

I love the second line “At my thinnest moments, you refine.” I’ve been in a season for several months of refinement, and the adjective “thinnest” resonates 💜

Vanessa Vis - Anne Oft Musing

Jul 23, 2025

I like how you used word placement and spacing to add emphasis where you wanted it.

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