Author: Chana
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Not My Home
Gazing out the window Of a house built on blessings; Straining my eyes to the horizon, I will them to defy nature.
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Trance
It must’ve been a dream swirling torches, whirling faster and faster under the light of the moon a bright half turned on its side shining down on the dangerous dance
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Letter to a Friend as I Leave
And I wonder what you’re thinking As I leave you I wonder if you’re wishing I would cry or show emotion I’m pretty sure you’re thinking You’ll miss me too…
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Saying—–
Whether many or few Sometimes embraces are shared Or kisses or clasped hands Sometimes smiles are brave And eyes are dry But people hate to say…
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Lost You
How can I mourn you I never knew? By the time I was old enough to know, Disease had already changed you. I was whisked away by circumstances, And I chose to be away later, after you passed…
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Labor of Love
A groan of anguish seeks to escape— I barely contain it. Why, why, WHY Why does it feel so broken? This was to be a joyful reunion, A celebration of the fruit of many years— Yet here is heartache in the happiness…
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Forgotten
Have you ever been Simply Forgotten? Sitting Like a dusty jewelry box On a shelf, Waiting To be remembered, To be meaningful…
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Why Your TCK Identity Crisis is Actually a Good Thing
Asking one identity question seemed to open the door for more, similar ones. What started as, “Am I really a straight-A student?” turned into, “Am I even smart?” A whole dam of questions unleashed…
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“Who, Me?” When God Calls You to Do the Impossible
You may feel too young, untalented, inexperienced, timid, ill-equipped, underqualified, untrained, needy, or sinful to do whatever it is you think God wants you to do….But we serve a God who is so much bigger than you or me.
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“The Worst Country” – Putting Aside TCK Biases
“America is the best country.” I looked at Alexander with a mixture of skepticism and incredulity. I couldn’t believe my ears …
