An Oasis In the Storm

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Sometimes life in general is so filled with stress you just plain want to yell STOP THE WORLD I WANT TO GET OFF. Murphy's Law seems to have been written with you in mind. Been there, bought the T-shirt and wear it often. Don't give up. Hang onto your basic beliefs and keep your dignity. It may take awhile but things will get better if you work hard and ignore the people and the things that seem to be against you. Common sense will help. Just take a lesson from the duck. On the surface he seems to float serenely without a care in the world but underneath the water he is paddling like crazy.

There's an oasis of calm within you,
That stress cannot erase.
It shows in the way you cope with things,
Though not always on your face;

But you have faith well grounded,
Deep within your core.
This faith will boost the hope in you,
To help your spirit soar;

And if by chance the storm grows fierce,
And winds and waves are high,
Your faith will see you through the storm,
And hope will lift you high,

High above the highest waves,
Because your faith holds true,
Sustaining strength that's always there,
Because it's part of you.

Hang onto faith your whole life through,
And it's unfailing force.
It's stalwart strength will strengthen you,
And help you hold your course.

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Date: 8/19/2023 3:59:00 AM
Wonderful advise and so true. Love the poem. God bless you always, Love, Gina
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Date: 8/2/2023 12:19:00 AM
This is a beautiful, encouraging and uplifting poem to start the day off with, Judy! Faith & Hope provide the strength to overcome the obstacles we come across in life. ~ Congratulations on p.o.t.d. award. Regards // paul
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/5/2023 3:23:00 AM
Thank you so much Paul. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/29/2023 11:25:00 AM
I love your message Judy and I can relate to the duck swimming effortlessly on the surface but we dont see the legs madly paddling to keep afloat (I prefer it to be a serene swan lol) so sorry i missed this when it was POTD! belated congrats:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 7/29/2023 7:13:00 PM
Thank you so much Jan. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/28/2023 3:18:00 AM
I like the spiritually based work. Some people do seem to have a strength that is always there. I suspect that they have a Bible that is unlined, written in and falling apart. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara
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Date: 7/29/2023 11:03:00 AM
Thank you so much Sara. What a nice thing to say. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/26/2023 9:32:00 AM
Looking at the comments I see this got POTD. I did'nt jest.... I'm not the only one that see's this as A++.
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Date: 7/26/2023 9:27:00 AM
A++ It actually seems as if I wrote it myself. Iread it slowly to get the meter and it was there the whole poem through. Though there was an introduction it was not needed. All was self explainitory. Rarely do you see all the rules of great poetry obeyed and worthy of it being repeated in a speach, movie of the inspiration given to someone else. These words fit the bill all together and in parts. My old friend.TS
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Judy Ball
Date: 7/26/2023 5:00:00 PM
Thank you so much my friend. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/25/2023 10:54:00 PM
A lovely poem. Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.
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Date: 7/26/2023 4:57:00 PM
Thank you so much Jeanette. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/25/2023 6:16:00 PM
As told to me: You're about to go through a storm, you're in a storm, or you're coming out of a storm. Yes, faith will see you through each one. Your thoughts are so beautiful and uplifting. Congratulations Judy, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 7/26/2023 4:51:00 PM
Thank you so much Brandy. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/25/2023 3:45:00 PM
Excellent POTD . A Fave for me too. Congratulations :)
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Date: 7/26/2023 4:42:00 PM
Thank you so much Heidi. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/25/2023 12:15:00 PM
Hello Judy. I read this message in the poem. I like it. It will be my fav. enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\
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Date: 7/26/2023 11:24:00 AM
Hello Judy, you are welcome. Hugs. /Darlene\
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Judy Ball
Date: 7/26/2023 10:24:00 AM
Thank you so much Darlene. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/25/2023 10:27:00 AM
Judy, great reminder and a wonderful write. Congratulations on POTD~ Warren
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Date: 7/26/2023 10:22:00 AM
Thank you so much Warren. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/25/2023 9:22:00 AM
Congratulations Judy Well done
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Date: 7/26/2023 10:14:00 AM
Thank you so much my friend. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/25/2023 7:57:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A beautiful write. Love It. Yes, hold your coarse. Have a blessed day writing away.................
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Date: 7/26/2023 10:09:00 AM
Thank you so much Paula. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/25/2023 7:43:00 AM
How about that?! What a great message for POTD. Steady as she goes! :) gw
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Judy Ball
Date: 7/26/2023 9:58:00 AM
Thanks so much Gershon. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/25/2023 6:03:00 AM
You describe the power of faith well Judy, Congrats on POTD
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Date: 7/26/2023 9:50:00 AM
Thank you so much Joseph. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/25/2023 5:03:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, Judy. Wise words throughout. A message of Faith, just what we need in our world today. A FAV for my list! Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
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Date: 7/26/2023 9:43:00 AM
Thank you so much Bill. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/25/2023 4:56:00 AM
Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Judy. Enjoy your special day today.
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Judy Ball
Date: 7/26/2023 3:59:00 AM
Thank You so much Vijay. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/25/2023 4:35:00 AM
Beautiful poem with a beautiful message congrats on potd
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Date: 7/26/2023 3:55:00 AM
Thank you so much Arasti. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/25/2023 3:55:00 AM
Congratulations Judy on POTD for this very inspirational poem. I hope things are getting better for you:)
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Date: 7/26/2023 3:46:00 AM
Thank you so much Daniel. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/25/2023 3:50:00 AM
Judy, a wonderful poem with a great message, congratulations on POTD!
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Date: 7/26/2023 3:28:00 AM
Than you so much Tania. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/25/2023 1:38:00 AM
such a beautiful uplifting poem Judy, many congrats on POTD hugs jan xx
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Date: 7/25/2023 3:37:00 AM
Thank you so much Jan. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/24/2023 8:08:00 PM
'Its stalwart strength will deliver you // when you consider: What does G-d want me to do?!' Cheers, Gershon
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Date: 7/24/2023 9:49:00 PM
Thank you so much my friend. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/24/2023 6:05:00 PM
I have the feeling writing this is the oasis. Taking your own advise.
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Date: 7/24/2023 9:35:00 PM
Could be. Thank you so much my friend. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/24/2023 3:52:00 PM
Endearing sentiments throughout, Judy. Solemn voice of your poem is quite comforting. Great advice!
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Date: 7/24/2023 5:33:00 PM
Thank you so much Vijay. God Bless, JB
Date: 7/24/2023 11:59:00 AM
Hello Judy, These are encouraging words for anyone to read. To read and follow. It will be my fav. Hugs. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/24/2023 3:32:00 PM
Hello Judy, you are welcome. God Bless. /Darlene/Hugs.
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Judy Ball
Date: 7/24/2023 12:30:00 PM
Thank you so much Darlene. God Bless, JB
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