Richard Betts Biography

The world is beautiful,
Life is fine.
The world is frightening,
And life is unkind.
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As I stand here in the chapel
Praying for God to grant you His peace,
A deluge of questions rains down,
But the answers provide no relief.
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People we love are a lot like flowers,
And we are the gardeners who reside.
We get to choose which flowers
Are the centerpieces of our lives.
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Do you know what I remember
About that final, fateful day?
I recall how blue the sky was
As I watched you walk away.
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How many ticks does He permit?
How many beats does one heart hold?

How many spring showers will I see?
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