Dual Forces Duel

Both speed and intensity,
obstacles on earth’s great sea.
Srong gales top the weather charts
vying winds of valiant hearts.

Freezing forces whip about,
crowded in the hold we pray.
Faith duels with fear and doubt.
Ahoy! ahead! dawn’s new day.


written May 31, 2018
Eight Lines, (Nature) Joseph May
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Roper Avatar
June 5, 2018 at 10:53 AM
Reason, great rhyme and flow of the verse. Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve
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June 6, 2018 at 1:29 PM
Appreciate the comment and the commendation, Eve. Have a great day delving into poetry.
Gentry Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 12:34 AM
Congratulations on your win! Enjoyed this.
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June 4, 2018 at 7:42 AM
thanks, Susan, I welcome your read and reply.
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June 3, 2018 at 9:17 PM
Congrats on your top win, Reason.
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June 6, 2018 at 1:29 PM
Tis appreciated by the writer, most of all, I welcome your recognition of the placement.
Richards Avatar
June 3, 2018 at 8:48 PM
I was hanging on for the ride! Well done Reason !! You had me praying for dry land! :)
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June 6, 2018 at 1:30 PM
Love your comment, Carrie, all prayers welcomed in such a tale as that one. Thanks.
May Avatar
June 3, 2018 at 7:49 PM
Battling stormy seas..Congrats on your win Reason
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June 4, 2018 at 7:43 AM
Appreciate the placement, Joseph, a trip I've make quite often.
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