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עִמָּנוּאֵל‎

I was hesitant to �
step onto the light
I was the fear
itself from within
�
but I buried it well
with the fearless veneer �
and drowned me
in a quicksand �
staring at a rope
over my head
�
time to time �
you get a nudge �
to your toes �
lifting you up
still, you refuse �
to grab the rope
�
because
you tremble at
the voices inside
�
they try to convince
an escape doesn�t �
come this easy �
�
they try to take
you to the bottom
saying the true �
escape is there �
�
but it keeps
nudging you �
levitating you
�
and finally, you �
grab the rope
with your �
brokenness
weakness
wickedness
hopelessness
tiredness
and half closed eyes
�
and today, I�m not scared
of the darkness that ruined my days
with a strengthened heart, a faithful soul
a righteous spirit and I�m filled with hope
�
because,
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עִמָּנוּאֵל‎ � Immanuel
God is with (us) me
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עִמָּנוּאֵל‎
Immanuel �
God is with us �
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