Fill in the blanks

I am ____ alone.
I am ____ afraid.
I am ____ distressed.
I am ____ despairing. 

I am ____ loved.
I am ____ safe.
I am ____ at peace.
I am ____ hopeful.

The only thing I must choose
is which word to place in the blanks
Not
or 
Truly.



(C) B. Campbell 08.26.20

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