John Watt Poet Sonnet

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Consolation's Arms

Did you receive in consolation’s arms
cool water in a cup when soul was dry?
As cruel death diminished life’s sweet charms,
then did the Shepherd comfort every sigh.
Now sorrow plays its dirge into my soul -
heartbreak and dread are all my eyes can view.
Caring, you come to solace and console
from the same cup that once so heartened you.
That wisdom gained by you when trials hit;
you gave as I was grappling with foul death.
That fortitude which in my bones He knit,
I share as illness fights her ev’ry breath.
   God comforts us that we may so console,
   with his own love, another suff’ring soul*.

* Inspired by II Corinthians 1:4 "He comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the same comfort we have received."

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Aditi Mishra July 1, 2020 at 9:07 AM I am absolutely delighted to read this gracious soothing verse of hope and blessings from your pen dear friend. Your words blanket me in a profound wisdom and I am glad I can read them. Congratulations on your win for this poignant write. Keep writing and inspiring. God bless you John :) John Watt July 2, 2020 at 10:37 PM I'm glad you enjoyed this, my friend. I follow your writings with great interest because I learn from them and am inspired by them, so to read comments from you always means so much. Thank you, and keep creating ~ John

V. Deepa June 30, 2020 at 7:39 AM Gracefully penned Sir:-) Well done.Was so comforting while I read. Congratulation on your placement:-) Keep inspiring us.Best wishes. Warmest regards~Deepa John Watt June 30, 2020 at 5:11 PM I am so grateful for your very warm words and thoughtful comments, Deepa. Thank you for the congratulations, glad to know you found this comforting ~ John

Sam Kauffman June 29, 2020 at 7:13 PM No consolation prize, only congratulations, for this tender reminder of the consoling arms of grace, dear friend. So wonderfully expressed. Blessings! John Watt June 29, 2020 at 7:23 PM I like your pun. Glad you enjoyed this, been finessing this for a couple months. Blessings to you also, my friend.

Andrea Dietrich June 29, 2020 at 4:25 PM I see it got an HM. Congrats though I wish you would have been a numbered placement! John Watt June 29, 2020 at 6:53 PM Thank you my friend. Does that mean you are giving me consolation, haha! See my soupmail.

Andrea Dietrich June 29, 2020 at 4:24 PM Very wise choice for him, my friend. Did you just now put it up for the third contest? Well done! John Watt June 29, 2020 at 6:54 PM Actually, this was for his second. I just put up a new one for the third.

Gordon Mcconnell June 29, 2020 at 1:45 PM Great write of comfort John, truly inspiring and uplifting bringing glory to God. Trust all is well with you, Blessings always,Gordon John Watt June 29, 2020 at 3:35 PM Thank you, Gordon. This was inspired by our fellow poet, Wendy Watson, who is also a classical music lover, as are you and I. We both love a Mendelssohn piece from his "Songs Without Words" called 'Consolation'. She suggested writing words to fit the melody. Enjoy your day, my friend ~ John