Lord of the Skies

When like a sullen miser, the dark skies relent 
unleashing rain to pummel a parched, dry land
grey soaked clouds press forward, a grand event
whipping wind wildly like gusts of lashing strands. 

The clash and clamor of a restless storm excites
ignites imagination to great heights of wonder 
as lightning streaks and cracks the fragile sky 
and thunder presses pounding fists to plunder. 

Without reserve, wildlife gather and take cover
motherly trees engulf them with leafy arms
wildcats seek caves, foxes burrow down under
farmers herd their livestock into wooden barns. 

Each day God directs His drama in the skies 
He orchestrates every movement under the sun
His glory unfolds as we witness with our eyes
for He is Lord over all, He is the Mighty One. 









12/28/2021
Updated on 3/23/2023

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 1/18/2022 12:32:00 PM
A masterful verse, Laura - my kind of poetry. Many thanks for your kind and appropriate comments re my recent post, An Election Year Prayer. As St Paul said we must pray without ceasing for our nation and the world. Best to you as you continue on your poetical journey - Bob H
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Laura Leiser
Date: 1/18/2022 2:03:00 PM
Thank you, Robert! God bless you!
Date: 1/7/2022 10:25:00 PM
Your poem was such a visual delight Laura. I’m so glad to see it on Brian‘s winning list. Congratulations. New year blessings xxoo
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Laura Leiser
Date: 1/8/2022 3:26:00 AM
Thank you, dear Connie! So glad you liked this one! :)
Date: 1/7/2022 11:24:00 AM
Love your "prideful" puffy clouds! What a beautiful song of praise to our God Laura! Your lines flow like the wind in the skies. Congratulations on your win. Sending you blessings for the new year.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 1/7/2022 1:54:00 PM
Thank you, Sam. So happy you liked this one! :)
Date: 1/6/2022 11:49:00 PM
Lord of the skies, Creator of everything in heaven and earth. Nicely done and congrats on your win.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 1/7/2022 6:57:00 AM
Thank you, Craig. Your kind comments are much appreciated! :)
Date: 12/29/2021 5:54:00 PM
Wow Laura,your imagery paints a masterful painting of the force of nature guided by the hand of God. Blessings and Happy New Year, Paulette
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Laura Leiser
Date: 12/29/2021 7:26:00 PM
Thank you, Paulette! I’m glad you enjoyed this! :)
Date: 12/29/2021 11:07:00 AM
Nice write! It is almost 2022, yet the Department of the Interior still does not make any attempt to prevent/harvest runoff from a storm . . . .
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Laura Leiser
Date: 12/29/2021 3:09:00 PM
Thank you! :)
Date: 12/28/2021 11:45:00 PM
Wow Laura…..that is a great poem…..I could really picture all that was happening …..I love a mighty storm so really enjoyed this! Cheers Debx
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Laura Leiser
Date: 12/29/2021 7:55:00 AM
Thank you, Deb! So happy you liked this one! :)
Date: 12/28/2021 6:27:00 PM
Excellent writing, Laura, deserving of more recognition. I particularly loved this line: "thunder presses its pounding fists to plunder." I'd like to see this a POTD, frankly.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 12/28/2021 6:32:00 PM
Thanks so much, Milton! Your words are very encouraging to me! :)
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