Judy Ball Poet Quatrain

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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.

An Oasis In the Storm

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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Regina Mcintosh August 19, 2023 at 3:59 AM Wonderful advise and so true. Love the poem. God bless you always, Love, Gina

Paul Callus August 2, 2023 at 12:19 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 Judy Ball August 5, 2023 at 3:23 AM Thank you so much Paul. God Bless, JB

Jan Allison July 29, 2023 at 11:25 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 Judy Ball July 29, 2023 at 7:13 PM Thank you so much Jan. God Bless, JB

Sara Kendrick July 28, 2023 at 3:18 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 Judy Ball July 29, 2023 at 11:03 AM Thank you so much Sara. What a nice thing to say. God Bless, JB

The Situation July 26, 2023 at 9:32 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++.

The Situation July 26, 2023 at 9:27 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 Judy Ball July 26, 2023 at 5:00 PM Thank you so much my friend. God Bless, JB

Daisy Meadows July 25, 2023 at 10:54 PM A lovely poem. Congratulations on your POTD. Well done. Judy Ball July 26, 2023 at 4:57 PM Thank you so much Jeanette. God Bless, JB

Brandy Nicole July 25, 2023 at 6:16 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 Judy Ball July 26, 2023 at 4:51 PM Thank you so much Brandy. God Bless, JB

Heidi Sands July 25, 2023 at 3:45 PM Excellent POTD . A Fave for me too. Congratulations :) Judy Ball July 26, 2023 at 4:42 PM Thank you so much Heidi. God Bless, JB

Darlene De Beaulieu July 25, 2023 at 12:15 PM Hello Judy. I read this message in the poem. I like it. It will be my fav. enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\ Darlene De Beaulieu July 26, 2023 at 11:24 AM Hello Judy, you are welcome. Hugs. /Darlene\ Judy Ball July 26, 2023 at 10:24 AM Thank you so much Darlene. God Bless, JB

Warren Doll July 25, 2023 at 10:27 AM Judy, great reminder and a wonderful write. Congratulations on POTD~ Warren Judy Ball July 26, 2023 at 10:22 AM Thank you so much Warren. God Bless, JB

Speaks Volumes July 25, 2023 at 9:22 AM Congratulations Judy Well done Judy Ball July 26, 2023 at 10:14 AM Thank you so much my friend. God Bless, JB

Paula Goldsmith July 25, 2023 at 7:57 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. A beautiful write. Love It. Yes, hold your coarse. Have a blessed day writing away................. Judy Ball July 26, 2023 at 10:09 AM Thank you so much Paula. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf July 25, 2023 at 7:43 AM How about that?! What a great message for POTD. Steady as she goes! :) gw Judy Ball July 26, 2023 at 9:58 AM Thanks so much Gershon. God Bless, JB

Joseph May July 25, 2023 at 6:03 AM You describe the power of faith well Judy, Congrats on POTD Judy Ball July 26, 2023 at 9:50 AM Thank you so much Joseph. God Bless, JB

Bill Baker July 25, 2023 at 5:03 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 Judy Ball July 26, 2023 at 9:43 AM Thank you so much Bill. God Bless, JB

Vijay Pandit July 25, 2023 at 4:56 AM Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Judy. Enjoy your special day today. Judy Ball July 26, 2023 at 3:59 AM Thank You so much Vijay. God Bless, JB

Arastu Goyal July 25, 2023 at 4:35 AM Beautiful poem with a beautiful message congrats on potd Judy Ball July 26, 2023 at 3:55 AM Thank you so much Arasti. God Bless, JB

Daniel Turner July 25, 2023 at 3:55 AM Congratulations Judy on POTD for this very inspirational poem. I hope things are getting better for you:) Judy Ball July 26, 2023 at 3:46 AM Thank you so much Daniel. God Bless, JB

Tania Kitchin July 25, 2023 at 3:50 AM Judy, a wonderful poem with a great message, congratulations on POTD! Judy Ball July 26, 2023 at 3:28 AM Than you so much Tania. God Bless, JB

Jan Allison July 25, 2023 at 1:38 AM such a beautiful uplifting poem Judy, many congrats on POTD hugs jan xx Judy Ball July 25, 2023 at 3:37 AM Thank you so much Jan. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf July 24, 2023 at 8:08 PM 'Its stalwart strength will deliver you // when you consider: What does G-d want me to do?!' Cheers, Gershon Judy Ball July 24, 2023 at 9:49 PM Thank you so much my friend. God Bless, JB

The Situation July 24, 2023 at 6:05 PM I have the feeling writing this is the oasis. Taking your own advise. Judy Ball July 24, 2023 at 9:35 PM Could be. Thank you so much my friend. God Bless, JB

Vijay Pandit July 24, 2023 at 3:52 PM Endearing sentiments throughout, Judy. Solemn voice of your poem is quite comforting. Great advice! Judy Ball July 24, 2023 at 5:33 PM Thank you so much Vijay. God Bless, JB

Darlene De Beaulieu July 24, 2023 at 11:59 AM Hello Judy, These are encouraging words for anyone to read. To read and follow. It will be my fav. Hugs. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu July 24, 2023 at 3:32 PM Hello Judy, you are welcome. God Bless. /Darlene/Hugs. Judy Ball July 24, 2023 at 12:30 PM Thank you so much Darlene. God Bless, JB