A Bridge Across the Raging Sea

There was a time in life so long ago
when all my visions suddenly seemed dark;
the nighttime sky was void of moonlight’s glow,
and sunless winter days were grey and stark.

I felt as though the walls were closing in,
and squeezing from my soul my very life
as I was drowning in my sea of sin
surrounded by the darkness and the strife.

As I lay in the gutters of my dreams,
a hand so tenderly reached out to me;
a stranger lifting spirits from extremes
then bridged the raging waters of my sea.

His soft grey eyes so gently gave a nod,
and suddenly I saw the face of God.


May 17, 2020

Poem of the Day - May 19, 2020
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Awtry Avatar
January 26, 2022 at 1:31 PM
"As I lay in the gutters of my dreams," --what a great line! Many congratulations!
Gondolf Avatar
January 27, 2022 at 2:58 AM
Thank you so much, PS, I appreciate it. John
Peck Avatar
January 25, 2022 at 8:11 AM
That's so beautiful, John, and so nice to read your lovrly poetry. Congratulations!
Gondolf Avatar
January 25, 2022 at 11:22 AM
Thank you so much, Ann, I appreciate it. I'm glad you enjoyed it. John
Seeker Avatar
January 25, 2022 at 12:52 AM
Breathtakingly spiritual! Thanks for sharing this with us all, John! Congrats on your win!
Gondolf Avatar
January 25, 2022 at 11:20 AM
Thanks, US, I appreciate it, and thanks for hosting the contest. John
White Avatar
August 24, 2020 at 7:04 PM
I adore this poem. Breathtakingly beautiful words. Thank you JG:)kelli
Gondolf Avatar
August 24, 2020 at 7:21 PM
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, Kelli, I appreciate it. John
Milgate Avatar
June 10, 2020 at 8:01 PM
Lovely poem, needed now more than ever. Really well written.
Gondolf Avatar
June 10, 2020 at 8:26 PM
Thank you so much, Linda, l’m glad you enjoyed it. John
Wolf Avatar
May 24, 2020 at 11:11 AM
Back with belated congrats on POTD, John. This is so deserving of the honor --as are many of your writes, truth be told. Best wishes, Gershon
Gondolf Avatar
May 24, 2020 at 2:27 PM
Thanks, Gershon, I always appreciate your wonderful comments. Cheers. John
Proxenos Avatar
May 23, 2020 at 1:47 PM
Oh wow John what a wonderful poem - imagine seeing the face of God - I have heard His voice once but that is a poem I have to think of very carefully on how I will write it. Congratulations on your awesome win. Blessings, Jennifer.
Gondolf Avatar
May 24, 2020 at 2:22 PM
Thank you so much, Jenn, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Many blessings to you. Hugs, John
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 21, 2020 at 1:53 PM
Congratulations on your deserving win John! This contest closed before I had time to write a poem for it. xxoo
Gondolf Avatar
May 21, 2020 at 3:22 PM
Thank you, Connie, I appreciate you. Hugs, John
Mishra Avatar
May 21, 2020 at 12:35 AM
Dropping by to congratulate you again on your win John :) This is a beautiful sonnet indeed.
Gondolf Avatar
May 21, 2020 at 8:04 AM
Thank you so much, Aditi, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John
Hamilton Avatar
May 20, 2020 at 4:06 PM
An amazing write John, I see it won Potd as well, congrats on your 3rd place win!
Gondolf Avatar
May 20, 2020 at 4:20 PM
Thanks, John, I appreciate it, and thanks for hosting a sonnet contest. I enjoy writing this form. John
Rodrigues Avatar
May 20, 2020 at 8:52 AM
Excellent write, John! Surely God is our salvation from troubled waters! Congratulations on POTD!
Gondolf Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 7:01 AM
Thank you, Kim!
Allison Avatar
May 20, 2020 at 4:24 AM
a souper sonnet John! Many congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
Gondolf Avatar
May 20, 2020 at 5:03 AM
Thank you so much, Jan, I appreciate your kind comments. Hugs, John
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May 19, 2020 at 7:35 PM
Beautiful penning John, congratulations on POTD. ~mo
Gondolf Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 7:44 PM
Thank you, Mo (aka PT), I appreciate your kind comments. John
Pandit Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 4:34 PM
Congrats John on poem of the day--very apt write for the contest theme.
Gondolf Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 4:39 PM
Thank you, Vijay, I appreciate it.
Horn Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 4:32 PM
Bridge am engaging Across sea which is raging while distance gauging My Horn Haiku
Gondolf Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 4:38 PM
Thank you, James. Enjoyed the Horn haiku.
Andresen Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 1:40 PM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gondolf Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 2:22 PM
Thank you so much, Anne-Lise, I appreciate it. Hugs, John
Nicole Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 1:23 PM
Congratulations John, on Poem of the Day. Your words Shine. : ) Brandy
Gondolf Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 2:18 PM
Thank you, Brandy!
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 1:16 PM
This is outstanding John! It is very deserving of the honor of POTD! Congratulations my friend. xxoo
Gondolf Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 2:15 PM
Thank you so much for your kind comments, Connie. Hugs, John
Kauffman Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 11:11 AM
Hi John, back to say congratulations on your POTD. I so enjoyed this poem the first time I read it and it is a treat to see it as POTD.
Gondolf Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 11:48 AM
Thank you for your wonderful comment, Sam.
Michael Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 11:10 AM
Very true...believe it or not...it's the face of GOD...Congratulations John on POTD
Gondolf Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 11:48 AM
Thanks, Arturo, I appreciate it.
Goldsmith Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 10:54 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I love your line, "and suddenly I saw the face of God." A great way to end. Enjoy your win and day............
Gondolf Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 7:01 AM
Thank you, Paula.
Roper Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 10:33 AM
Stunning write, John, well deserved POTD.
Gondolf Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 11:05 AM
Thank you so much, Eve, I appreciate it. John
Mishra Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 9:14 AM
This is a beautiful divine sonnet filled with the light of lives. Congratulations on POTD John :)
Gondolf Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 9:49 AM
Thank you so much, Aditi, I appreciate it.
Mcgee Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 9:08 AM
Wow...a lovely spiritual sonnet about finding your lifeline. Congrats on your POtD.
Gondolf Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 9:47 AM
Thank you so much, Jeanne, I appreciate it. John
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 7:46 AM
Loved reading this again....congrats! xx Rhonda
Gondolf Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 9:45 AM
Thanks again, Rhonda, I'm glad you are able to gain inspiration from this piece. Hugs, John
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