John Watt Poet Tail-rhyme

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Armor of God

Each day we need our armor for the fight,
to wage the battle from daybreak to night ~
protection to wield.

The struggle is against not flesh and blood
but evil forces; enemies of God
souls, the battlefield.

The belt of truth fastened, the strong breastplate
of godliness, gospel boots laced up straight ~
faith, our robust shield.

Wearing the helmet of his saving grace,
God's Word, the two-edged sword ready in place ~
His wisdom revealed.

Dark days are coming; pray and do not fear.
God's armor helps his people persevere ~
Satan's fate is sealed.


// Based on Ephesians 6:10-18 //

written 10 Aug 2020

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Mystic Rose Rose August 26, 2020 at 4:56 PM With Gods armor by our side we can't lose, congrats on your win dear John. John Watt August 26, 2020 at 5:11 PM Sweet of you to drop by, my friend! We are in agreement about that armor. God bless you ~ John

Eve Roper August 26, 2020 at 3:41 PM Lovely and very inspiring write, John, congratulations on your 7th place win. Hugs Eve John Watt August 26, 2020 at 4:36 PM Thank you, my friend. Not an original idea, but one of my favorite scriptures. Enjoy your day. Hugs ~ John

Rama Balasubramanian August 26, 2020 at 11:35 AM Congratulations on your win. Beautiful write. Take care. Warm regards, Rama John Watt August 26, 2020 at 12:32 PM Thank you Rama, nice of you to drop by with your warm congrats.

Sam Kauffman August 26, 2020 at 10:32 AM Congrats and Kudos on hitting for the cycle, my friend! I love this scripture passage. Low Down Earthly Blues was based on it! So let us suit up in this uniform of grace and head out onto the battlefield! Many blessings coming your way! John Watt August 26, 2020 at 11:03 AM Ah yes, I remember that song well. Armor sitting in a corner collecting dust... I know the smell of that dust all too well. Thank you for celebrating with me and for the reminder to keep the armor on, it takes away the fear of those high and tight pitches... chin music!

Paula Goldsmith August 26, 2020 at 9:41 AM Congratulations on your win. What a wonderful write and picture. It is a daily battle. Enjoy our win and day.................. John Watt August 26, 2020 at 10:24 AM Thanks for dropping by, Paula. Always appreciative of your kind words. Blessings ~ John

Sigrid Ermine August 26, 2020 at 8:54 AM Oh, this is a tapestry! I truly think it's a little masterpiece. Hits the point on the head. Cool analogy with battle. ' Satan's fate is sesled' - how rad is that line!?! A solid write.! Sure it should have been higher! Congratulations on Win, John. John Watt August 26, 2020 at 9:23 AM Sigrid, I appreciate your thoughtful read and kind words. To hear you think of it as a tapestry and masterpiece makes my day. Enjoy your day, my friend.

Emile Pinet August 26, 2020 at 8:21 AM Congratulations John! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, due to the demands of this form of poetry I was very strict, making it a difficult contest to judge, very well done my friend, Emile. John Watt August 26, 2020 at 9:17 AM My friend, your strictness makes the placement all the more gratifying. Thank you for sponsoring, for drawing attention to a poetic form with its own special charm, and for the kind placement. I know you put a lot of thought into your contests for which I am grateful. ~ John

Andrea Dietrich August 12, 2020 at 1:47 PM Came here to say thanks for your lovely thoughtful comments today. You are the best! John Watt August 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM You're welcome, Andrea. You are an inspiration to me and many others at the soup bowl.

Kenneth Cheney August 12, 2020 at 1:39 PM So much truth revealed in your words. Put on the armor, but also know the enemy we fight. John Watt August 12, 2020 at 1:58 PM Kenneth, again thank you for your multiple reads and comments today. Enjoy your day!

Mark Koplin August 12, 2020 at 10:11 AM I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. What a great job on this poem. I love the message. Satan was defeated before he started. John Watt August 12, 2020 at 11:29 AM Great to hear from you today, Mark. We are more than conquerors through Christ who gives us strength.

Aditi Mishra August 12, 2020 at 2:22 AM This muse of yours is really creative and powerful at the same time John. I love how you've used the theme in a thought provoking flow. Inspiring words of hope and light in darkness. This is brilliant dear friend :) John Watt August 12, 2020 at 11:28 AM To have a brilliant poet call my words brilliants is honoring and humbling. Your poem "A Veteran's Journey" took my muse in this direction, so thank you for the inspiration AND the affirmation, my friend.

Caren Krutsinger August 12, 2020 at 12:04 AM "Satan's fate is sealed" - this is the perfect ending to a wonderful write, John. Wow! Nicely penned. John Watt August 12, 2020 at 11:25 AM "The Prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him, for lo, his doom is sure". Thank you for the "Wow" and the lovely comment, Caren. It warms my heart.

Regina Mcintosh August 11, 2020 at 4:06 PM This is a awesome and inspiring write, John. I love it. It is such a honest and thought provoking truth and I love your message. God Bless you John Watt August 11, 2020 at 9:51 PM Your kindness knows no bounds, Gina. I'm glad you could appreciate this message. Thank you so much, and God bless you ~ John

Andrea Dietrich August 11, 2020 at 11:47 AM Just wonderful, John, and also very fitting for this world today and what is coming. I beleive I did this tail rhyme a long time ago but did not post it yet. I have like five poems "in waiting" now and a few I am not so crazy about, maybe should rewrite them!! I see this poem as a winner!! John Watt August 11, 2020 at 1:04 PM Thank you, dear friend. We agree that dark days are on their way. I'm sure by the time you post your tail-rhyme it will be up to your usual high standards.

Jennifer Proxenos August 11, 2020 at 11:12 AM Beautiful John absolutely an awesome poem - Dark days are coming and do not fear, God's armor helps his people persevere - Satan's fates is sealed. Well penned my friend, Blessings and hugs, Jennifer. John Watt August 11, 2020 at 1:00 PM Thank you my wonderful poetry friend. Your words are always so uplifting and bring a smile. God bless your day (which I imagine is almost over by now?) Hugs ~ John

Anne-Lise Andresen August 11, 2020 at 6:48 AM - "Dark days are coming" ... a powerful poem, John - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) John Watt August 11, 2020 at 7:17 AM Thank you for the thoughtful words, Anne-Lise. Have a wonderful day today ~ John

Joanna Daniel August 11, 2020 at 2:05 AM Wow! this is brilliant, John, a fave for me:) John Watt August 11, 2020 at 7:16 AM Thank you for the fave and the lovely comment, Jo. God bless your day ~ John