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Hear the Thunder

Thunder ... compressed air When it's released, does it make you scared? Thunder ... supersonic sound You can hear the boom from miles and miles, miles and miles around As a child, I was told that was the voice of God Terrifyingly wonderful to behold It awakened you out of your dreams It made the earth tremble, it made you want to scream Thunder ... ooh, what a mighty powerful sound It made you remember to bow down to the ground and thank God for His mercy So when you hear the thunder: cry, cry aloud Let your prayer be heard, and let it merge with the passing thunder cloud

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Sofia Ra

Date: 10/21/2016 2:31:00 PM

Beautiful imagery. Great poem :-)

Paul Callus

Date: 10/19/2016 4:55:00 PM

And it truly sounds dramatic, Freddie! As a child I too was told that thunder was God's voice, so there was no need to be afraid as long as we were good! Regards // paul

Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 10/20/2016 1:43:00 PM

Ty, Paul for your kind comment. We both share a common childhood experience. Ty for sharing your precious memories. Much love to you always.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/18/2016 7:00:00 PM

What an interesting metaphor. May God's voice speak clearly to you.

Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 10/20/2016 1:44:00 PM

Amen, brother Richard. Ty for your blessed comments. Much love and joy to you and yours.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 10/18/2016 6:15:00 PM

Ty, Andrea for the loving comment. I used the merging symbolism of our prayer and Passover/passing cloud as meaning that God has showed mercy and spared you because He heard your prayer. Much love to you, dear.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/18/2016 3:54:00 PM

oh wow, what a great final thought in this one. Let it merge with the passing thunder cloud. i really like that!!