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Shortest distance

Terri auman 1965 (High point)

July 23 
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The shortest distance between a problem
The shortest distance with the solution
It is the distance between your knees
It is the distance to the floor
On your knees
Kneeling
Kneeling before God
We can stand up to anything!

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Written on July 01, 2023

Submitted by Terriauman262 on July 17, 2023

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Words 44
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 8
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