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HAVEN

Trembling we hide

in dark warm shelter,

take a deep breath

slowly creep toward

a thin crack of light.

shudder in dismay

as enemies approach

too vast, too strong-

no escape.

Suddenly realize

a barrier is set

invisible throughout

the light. Haven now

impenetrable. Lean

in relief against wall,

recognize your hand

holding us. Forever-

we rest.

John 10