Reason A. Poteet Poet Blank verse

Hope Comes Round Again

...it is impossible for God to lie, we who have taken refuge 
would have strong encouragement to hold firmly 
to the hope set before us."
Hebrews 6:18

Some parents fortify, supporting kids
to stay on top when testing waters’ depth. 
Great expectations end, ev’n enemies,
are God's Supply, the wind and weight of wings. 

A worthy teacher who embraces life
communicates those skills which stay the storms
for fledgling sailors, novice on their course.
God’s Sacred Scriptures lend sound teaching scope.
 
A mentor stands as aide to steady growth
during distortion from doubting deckhands.
Wise lessons bear resolve for hasty choice
when God's own Spirit is the mainstay - truth.

An anchor is one worthy of belief,
whose balance holds the navigator’s trust-
that hope - guardsmen put in their Savior’s hand
God's Son, my Anchor, yea my Cornerstone.

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Danny Derden September 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM This is a deeply spiritual and thoughtful poem. The way you connect the theme of hope to different roles like a parent, teacher, and mentor is very effective. The metaphor of God as an anchor and cornerstone is a powerful and reassuring image. Reason A. Poteet September 16, 2025 at 7:15 AM I welcome your reply to my piece. Anchor in the water; cornerstone on land; I need a third - what would mooring in the sky entail? No need to answer, just musing. I appreciate you.