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    The Light Heart Of The Dark.
    The Light Heart Of The Dark.
    The Light Heart Of The Dark.
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    The Light Heart Of The Dark.

    By Brett Barrell

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    As I face life, I remind myself that I must be like a rock a midst the stormy sea.That the waves will beat and crash down on me but I will remain unmoved. However, even the rock is changed in little ways and slowly, it can be worn down.
    So whether you find yourself in calm waters or stormy seas, I have here for you, some poems to ponder on that reflect my life. Like the waters of which I speak may they in turn reflect yours.
    A collection of 14 poems by Brett Barrell

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrett Barrell
    Release dateMar 4, 2014
    ISBN9781311682505
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      The Light Heart Of The Dark. - Brett Barrell

      The Light Heart Of The Dark

      Poems by Brett Barrell

      Copyright 2014 Brett Barrell

      Smashwords Edition

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      1 The Light

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