Because They Be Quiet

When you are in a ship in the sea, 
You can see God's wonders in the deep, 
For He commands and raises the storm, 
which lifts the waves in its windy sweep, 

The ship is tossed as high as the sky, 
and falls low to the depths of the sea, 
The sailors, not knowing what to do, 
reel to and fro like a drunk tipsy, 

Then they cry to the Lord in distress, 
and He brings them out of their troubles, 
He makes the storm a calm, waves are still, 
When the waters quiet, joy bubbles, 

He brings them to their desired haven, 
In the silent stillness, men praise Him
for His goodness, for His wondrous works, 
for He saved them from turbulence grim, 

"Then they're glad because they be quiet"
What a miracle they have witnessed! 
The Lord of the heavens and the seas
has stretched forth His hand and we are blessed! 


31st March 2023

(Based on Psalm 107:23-31) 


For Constance La France's "Writing challenge - 'Q' words" contest
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George Avatar
April 3, 2023 at 8:51 PM
God stills the turbulence of life as He silences the roaring waves of the ocean. Great poem. Congratulations on your First place win Joanna
Goldsmith Avatar
April 3, 2023 at 3:05 PM
Congratulations on your win. What a wonderful write/story/ending. Love This One. Enjoy your win/day with blessings................
La France Avatar
April 3, 2023 at 3:33 AM
Joanna, excellent writing and thank you for sharing your poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations !
Congratulations on your top win in the Contest. So inspirational poem.
Fowler Avatar
April 2, 2023 at 4:27 PM
Oh so nicely written Jo. I love tales of the sea! Congratulations on your win my friend! :)
Mcintosh Avatar
April 2, 2023 at 2:45 PM
Beautifully done, A Inspiration - wonderful. God bless you and Congrats. Love, Gina
Gregory Avatar
April 2, 2023 at 1:39 PM
Thrust onward in wayward tempest such that prayer is the one consolation...you gave a vivid imagery in this piece, nicely pace.
Thomas Avatar
April 2, 2023 at 3:53 AM
Excellent message and poetic construction. I especially admire the witnessed/blessed rhyme.
Canerdy Avatar
March 31, 2023 at 6:50 AM
Lovely, descriptive, deeply spiritual piece about His power and our faith, Joanna. Janice
George Avatar
March 31, 2023 at 5:05 AM
In storms and turbulence, God comes to our aid and gives us quiet and peace. Let us hail our Lord. Very devotional
DiMino Avatar
March 31, 2023 at 4:24 AM
Unfortunately, all the saving miracles many people forget, when in the throws of unrelenting tragedy -- not all appealing endings if life and health one's only consideration. This is where spiritual resurrection through faith is most needed. To trust in the Lord thy God. A powerful poem.
Buhagiar Avatar
March 31, 2023 at 1:00 AM
Very spiritual. Great tale.
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