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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Step into a space where stories breathe and poetry lingers.</p><p>Here, the pages of <em>Smoke in the Kitchen</em> come alive through immersive narration, beginning with Chapter One, where tradition, resilience, and identity gently unfold in the heart of Sierra Leone. You can also experience moving poetry selections like <em>Love</em> and <em>Peace</em>, verses that speak to faith, compassion, and the quiet strength that steadies the soul.</p><p>Whether you are drawn to powerful storytelling or reflective poetry, there is something here waiting for you.</p><p>✨ Click the related icon to listen to the first chapter or choose a poetry selection and let the words carry you.</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Soothing, quieting and serene</p><p>Quenching thirst from hundred degrees </p><p>Peace is the only thing that brings Calm </p><p>to our soul like virgin stream.</p><p></p><p>We need it, ‘cause we have the capability </p><p>To get it, at the count of one, two, three</p><p>Pray to Him, who gives abundantly For </p><p>peace that pass man’s ability.</p><p></p><p>Whenever we have peace, never let is go</p><p>It’s tranquil because we need it so With those </p><p>busy thoughts that occupy the mind Peace is </p><p>the only thing that will help mankind.</p><p></p><p>Love, joy and peace are gifts from God</p><p>Freely given at the quest of his word,</p><p>Come closer to Him to obtain that peace It’s </p><p>a blessing no one should ever miss.</p><p></p><p>By Gloria S. Allen</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>The world will be a better place</p><p>If we/d love our neighbors as ourselves</p><p>Love is the greatest commandment of our Lord </p><p>And it’s shown in His unspoken word.</p><p></p><p>Please try to bless someone today</p><p>By showing love in a great way </p><p>Like the good Samaritan of old </p><p>Compassionating love he showed.</p><p></p><p>Where there’s love there’ll be no hate </p><p>And no weapons at all shall be made All </p><p>wars will cease and strife resolved In </p><p>this our transitory abode.</p><p></p><p>When the world becomes a better place </p><p>We all will willingly partake The fruit </p><p>of the spirit that’s given to us By no </p><p>other but the Lord Himself.</p><p></p><p>Brothers, sisters, parents, child, let’s </p><p>Love others as we would ourselves </p><p>That will itself reunite his world And </p><p>make a better place for all.</p><p></p><p>By Gloria S. Allen</p>]]></description>
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