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Beyond the Clouds

When skies are grey and clouds are weeping, 
Lightning hurls its fiery thorn,
Reach for the stars behind the clouds, 
There shines a sun beyond the storm.
Beyond the clouds the sun is reigning 
In its ceaseless majesty,
Clouds will pass and then at last 
The sun will be set free...
	Just to shine on you, to light your darkened road,
	To warm you and comfort you, and help you bear your heavy load.

When all our days are dark and lonely, 
When our nights are filled with fear,
If our tomorrows cast anxiety, 
Our yesterdays shed a tear,
If our hearts are cold and rainy, 
When the storms are hard to bear,
Let’s look beyond today's dark clouds, 
The Son is waiting there...
	Just to smile on us, to light our darkened road,
	To warm us and comfort us, and help us bear our heavy load.

Beyond the clouds unfolds a sunrise
That would not be half as beautiful without the clouds.


“They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky with power and great glory” (Matthew 24:30)
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Gauthier Avatar
January 10, 2021 at 6:12 PM
Most uplifting. Beautiful ~
Watt Avatar
January 10, 2021 at 10:48 PM
Thank you for the kind words, Line
Faulkner Avatar
October 27, 2020 at 4:50 PM
I wanted to check out one of your older ones, so happy I found this, the imagery is just exquisite, especially the lines 'Lightning hurls its fiery thorn' and 'clouds will pass/sun will be set free' sequence' - love the metaphor of nature and spirituality~
Watt Avatar
October 28, 2020 at 10:11 PM
Thank you my dear friend for turning back several pages in the archives to find this one. I like that duality of nature/spirituality, and it shows up a lot in my writings, especially in the earlier ones like this (1979).
Mcgee Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 9:05 PM
Oh John, I just love that first 4 lines so much and the last two lines a great summation. congrats on your wonderful win.
Watt Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 10:26 PM
Thank you Jeanne, you have blessed me today with more kind words!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 6:27 PM
An amazing piece, John, I have to read this again and again. Congratulations on your well-deserved first place! Majestic images!
Watt Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 6:52 PM
Mala, I'm so grateful for your reads, kind words, and congrats. Thank you, and blessings upon your artistic endeavors! ~ John
Kauffman Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 12:19 PM
A beautiful promise of better things and days to come, my friend. You do have that ability to "see beyond." Lovely phrasing "tomorrows cast anxiety," "lightning hurls its fiery thorn," "yesterdays shed a tear." Amazing imagery - so vivid taking us through time! Congratulations on your first place win!
Watt Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 1:02 PM
Such an uplifting comment my dear friend. You do have a gift for encouraging and inspiring to keep writing. Thank you so much for sharing that gift. Blessings ~ John
Brul Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 8:06 AM
Very heart-warming piece of marvel. CONGRATULATIONS on your top win! To my faves..
Watt Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 11:53 AM
Thank you JCB for your lovely comment, fave, and congrats. May your day be blessed ~ John
Gilmour Avatar
April 25, 2020 at 12:27 AM
Such a wonderfully uplifting poem dear John, as I journeyed through your words I felt quite lightheaded, drifting through those clouds to the love beyond ~ a truly wonderful write ~ thank you! With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Watt Avatar
April 25, 2020 at 1:28 AM
Thank you Ann, for your delightful visit and lovely words! So happy to have a mutual enjoyment of such beauty. Warmly, John
Kauffman Avatar
April 1, 2020 at 11:22 PM
Strong images rolling like a storm - "lightning hurls its fiery thorn." Amazing picture. This reminds me of your poem with the picture of Heaven's scenery. Both of which I love. Congratulations on your first place win!
Watt Avatar
April 2, 2020 at 9:46 AM
Thank you for sharing the love, Sam. Your thoughtful reads and insightful comments always grace my day with smiles. Blessings ~ John
Dietrich Avatar
April 1, 2020 at 6:44 PM
thanks so much for telling me that, John, that my poem was on the list. So glad you got a first place too. It was very well deserved.
Watt Avatar
April 1, 2020 at 6:59 PM
Let us raise a virtual glass of bubbly! *clink*
Ibeh Avatar
April 1, 2020 at 4:51 PM
Absolutely fabulous and one of my favorites for this contest, John:-) Congrats on your first place win!
Watt Avatar
April 1, 2020 at 4:54 PM
Edward, I appreciate your kind words and congratulations. Be safe, and may your muse continue to inspire ~ John
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
April 1, 2020 at 4:24 PM
An amazing piece that is very well-rounded, John, it bears upon a righteous beat, worthy for 1st place, my grateful thanks for your participation, Aloha William
Watt Avatar
April 1, 2020 at 4:53 PM
Grateful for your sponsoring this very interesting contest, for inspiring so many wonderful creations, and for your generous placement of my submission. Aloha, my friend
Dietrich Avatar
March 29, 2020 at 1:30 PM
Both Gorgeous and inspirational. The perfect entry to the contest to go with that Gif. going back to the other poem's topic that i just read: I had to read parts of Don Quixote in SPANISH. Lord, spare me the agony. Imagine reading Canterbury in another language!!!
Watt Avatar
April 1, 2020 at 4:56 PM
Thank you, Andrea! Congratulations on your own triumph with "My Golden Sun", a beautiful write. What is it with you and the sun, it's like a love affair or something, haha!
Leiser Avatar
March 28, 2020 at 11:13 PM
Beautiful and inspirational poem, John! Loved the words and message..thank you! So uplifting! :)
Watt Avatar
March 28, 2020 at 11:36 PM
Nice to see you tonight, Laura! I'm glad you liked it. I hope you all are doing well in lockdown mode. Always appreciate your kind visits. Hugs ~ John
La France Avatar
March 28, 2020 at 8:41 PM
John, excellent poem, and love the quote too _Constance
Watt Avatar
March 28, 2020 at 11:37 PM
Thanks you very much, my friend!
Goldsmith Avatar
March 28, 2020 at 10:58 AM
So Very True. What a beautiful poem and moving picture. Have a blessed day.........
Watt Avatar
March 28, 2020 at 12:28 PM
I thank you for the visit and lovely comments, Paula. Hope you are keeping safe and well ~ John
Manassian Avatar
March 28, 2020 at 7:27 AM
Oh...what a beautiful analogy this is. The sun...cannot outshine the SON in all His glory. I hope everyone reads this encouraging piece. God bless you.
Watt Avatar
March 28, 2020 at 12:28 PM
I'm glad you felt encouraged by this, dear Eileen. God bless you as well, stay safe and know that He will provide your needs ~ John
Mcconnell Avatar
March 28, 2020 at 6:37 AM
A wonderful encouraging piece John, especially the last stanza which fills our hearts with great anticipation. Have a blessed weekend, Gordon
Watt Avatar
March 28, 2020 at 12:26 PM
Thank you for your continual flow of encouragement, my friend. Blessings to you ~ John
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