A Break In the Clouds

If cold callous hope eats your innards
like wriggling worthless worms,
trust in the Lord who will definitely
warm your dissolute soul.

For we all have sanguine expectations,
bright prospects laced with confidence.
And oft we rely on our self convictions,
refusing help or never given spontaneously.

We fly from hope to hope,
like birds that search for the early worm.
Only to find we've lost our battle,
a sour taste on our palate
and loss of confidence on self and neighbour
not to mention putting all the blame on Him
who could have helped us spontaneously.

But think carefully my friend,
for this journey is full of bestial storms,
where thunder and lightning are deadly at times.
Yet He has given us great hope
for He provides us with what we need,
a break in the dark clouds above.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 1/14/2022 7:31:00 PM
A poem so inspiring and asking us to seek help from above in our trials of life. If we rely only on us, we will end in peril. "We fly from hope to hope, like birds that search for the early worm. Only to find we've lost our battle"...... Love these lines, Victor!
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Date: 5/8/2021 9:48:00 PM
He does provide, but never give up hope. Well said. :)
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Date: 5/8/2021 1:10:00 PM
- Without hope ... zero future :) - After the storm ... the sun will shine :) - A wonderful poem, Victor - Have a lovely weekend
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Date: 5/8/2021 12:51:00 PM
A wonderful write Victor we do live from hope to hope, God gives us the strength to endure!
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Date: 5/8/2021 12:47:00 PM
Yes we do hop from hope to hope dear Victor, but if we only stop and think, we will realize we have enough for today, and tomorrow, God will provide, thank you for sharing your heart always so eloquently. Have a blessed day.:)
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Date: 5/8/2021 11:54:00 AM
Faith in the Lord's goodness will never be disappointed. Your touching verse is a wonderful reminder, Victor. :)
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Date: 5/8/2021 7:17:00 AM
Trust in the Lord at all times, well said, Victor:)
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Date: 5/8/2021 5:20:00 AM
A break in the dark clouds for sure--well said, Victor. Introspective, reflective, write!
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Date: 5/8/2021 3:31:00 AM
A great poem Victor! hugs
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Date: 5/8/2021 3:07:00 AM
Cold callous hope...and so your poem begins with a punch. The imagery drives one into introspection. Nicely done, Victor!
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Date: 5/8/2021 2:31:00 AM
You penned a wonderful poem, dear Victor; Life has been full of upheavals and occasional successes, so we continue to look for undiscovered possibilities all the same. We skip from one hope to the next.
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Date: 5/8/2021 1:59:00 AM
As we go through life we encounter many storms and always search for that break in the clouds. Tom
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Date: 5/8/2021 1:55:00 AM
I’m looking for that break in the clouds right now Victor, your free verse gives me some hope, bless you… Belle
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Date: 5/8/2021 1:31:00 AM
“We fly from hope to hope” - I like this the best
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