A Little Box

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Written By Tom Reilly

A Little Box 

Take your little box,

And put the sunrise in.

Over and over,

Fill it to the brim.

Gold hues spread

From edge to edge

Changing

Fleeing

Glaring overhead.

Take your little box,

and put the sunrise in.

To let it go

Without a chase

Would really be a sin.

 

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Tom Reilly

Tom Reilly was a devoted father, family man, community leader, mentor, and steadfast advocate for those facing hardship. For decades, he worked with civil and interfaith leaders in New Jersey to address homelessness, hunger, and other urgent needs. His writings reflect a deep compassion commitment to personal responsibility to make a difference in the world. Through his chosen mediums of kindness, service, and writing, he sought to serve.

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