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Sledding
by Lila Schwenk
Fumbling quickly to wrap
up in her hand-me-down coat
her heart swells with
excitement and pride.
Gotta keep up
Big brother takes her
sledding with his friends.
Her short legs step high and wide
conquering the deep crusted snow.
Gotta keep up
Cold wind cuts at her face
but she doesn’t complain.
With foot and hand her brother
divides the barbed wire fence.
Gotta keep up
She pulls her stocking cap tight.
Crisp air pushes into her lungs
making ready for the
journey downward.
Gotta keep up
Prepared to go alone,
she mounts her tiny sled.
One motion from brother’s arm
invites her to go with him.
Gonna keep up
Her hands grip his coat tightly.
She screams with delight,
over the bumps. They beat
the others to the bottom.
I did keep up!
I did keep up!
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Reviews
- Loved this book! I can’t wait for the next book!!!!! – “Compelling story of a troubled youth. Hard to put down. I am looking forward to the next book.” – RPG
- Rejection, heartache, and redemption. – “A spellbinding story of a troubled man from childhood through to late adulthood in search of love, acceptance, and peace, but facing rejection, disappointment and heartache at every turn as his life spirals out of control. Interesting perspective on the choices one makes and how those determine our future.” –
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A Journey to God’s Miracles -“This is a compelling read, affirmation of how God works through us when called upon. Well written. I could barely put it down. Excellent.” –