These words in my head
    are authored by God.
Who am I
    not to voice them?

These images in my eyes
    are impressed by God.
Who am I
    not to disclose them?

These songs in my chest
    are composed by God.
Who am I
    not to sing them?

The aching of my heart
    is a gift from God.
Who am I
    not to seek solace?

The words in your head,
    the images in your eyes,
        the songs in your chest,
            the ache in your heart–
Who are you not to?

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