Destruction and Salvation

The buildings were collapsing all around 
People screaming then falling down 
Than not making a sound. 
 (I smiled) 
The ground started opening up 
And people falling in. 
 (I smiled) 
The sea waters overflowed on the land 
Bringing destruction, mud, and sand. 
 (I smiled) 
The skies turned completely black 
And the sounds of the lightning’s cracked. 
 (I smiled) 

A man stopped me and asked: 
Why do you smile when the world 
around you is falling down? 

I responded: I smile because the lord walks 
by my side, and fills my heart and soul. 
I grabbed his hands- “ and he smiled” 
Let me walk with you, for I also felt him too. 

We walked hand in hand through this barren land. 
Other people stopped and asked the same question. 
Then took our hands and joined us too. 
The salvation of the world was coming true. 
Faith, hope, love, was following thru. 

As the people joined and held hands 
The destruction began to cease. 
And in peoples hearts 
They found relief and peace. 

When they looked there were thousands 
Holding each others hands 
For this was - part of gods plan. 

louis rams
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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April 12, 2014 at 12:42 PM
Hi Louis; Sorry I have not been around much. I have been sick a lot, but I came back you check and I'm glad you are still here. You are a great poet in my book. This poem is just awesome. It is like putting our faith in God in the middle of a storm. He will be there. Thanks for sharing this beautiful poem... Lucilla
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