Jeff Kyser Poet Kyrielle

Let Not the Waters Overtake

I’m stranded here, a lonely isle.
The waters rush, a whelming trial.
I’m fearful, Lord, my heart does ache;
Let not the waters overtake.

You lead me to the waters still,
Yet I disturb them with my will.
When I lie down and when I wake,
Let not the waters overtake.

Like Peter, Lord, I’ll leave the boat,
But without You, I scarce can float.
Extend a hand for thine own sake;
Let not the waters overtake.

My Lord, a rock on which I stand.
Jordan recedes; on promised land.
Your firm foundation will not shake;
The waters shall not overtake.

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for the A Kyrielle About Water Poetry Contest
sponsored by Kim Rodrigues
written 08/08/2022

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Jenna Logan August 18, 2022 at 4:40 AM Fine writing as usual, Jeff. I was wondering where you were, and hope all is well. Jenna Logan August 18, 2022 at 3:47 PM You've been working yourself and your muse too hard. She/he is rebelling. lol Everything happens in due time. Thank you for letting me know you're ok. Jeff Kyser August 18, 2022 at 8:27 AM Thanks for checking on me, Jenna. I've been on an all-consuming push to get this project at home complete, working a lot of physical hours in the heat, and my muse just seems to have utterly evaporated. I hope when it is finished, and I am rested, I may have something to say again. I haven't even spent much time checking in on the site...

Gary Radice August 8, 2022 at 8:09 AM I've sat this afternoon to catch up on my reads at Poetry Soup and have to say thus far I've been blown away by all I've read. Your kyrielle is no exception Jeff. Each four line stanza with its repeating line reads beautifully. And I note eight syllables to each line too. Reading this, I must attempt this form. Great work. Cheers - Gary Jeff Kyser August 8, 2022 at 9:23 AM Thanks, Gary, I've been away a while, and need to catch up on some reading too! Thanks for the kind words

L Milton Hankins August 8, 2022 at 7:45 AM Jeff, I like this a lot. It has the strong feeling I expect in a Kyrielle without being overly maudlin. Loved the rhyme and flow. Good job. Best of luck in the contest. I've been missing your poems! Jeff Kyser August 8, 2022 at 9:24 AM Thanks, Milt, I've missed being active as well, but I think I finally turned a corner on my construction project, with just a bit more metal trim to get in place to make the roof completely weatherproof.