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The Race

A Father's Instructions

By John M Edwards JrPublished about a year ago 1 min read
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The Race
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Son,

You can’t finish a race that you are afraid to run. You have already lost before the race has begun.

Dad

how to
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About the Creator

John M Edwards Jr

Born in San Francisco, CA. Son of a preacher. After committing my life to Jesus Christ, I noticed the letter I wrote to God had rhyming lines. That became my first poem.

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  • Cendrine Marrouatabout a year ago

    Yes, it's all in the mind! Great message.

  • This was so deep and true! I loved it!

  • Nice message ❤️😉💯

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