Safe From Harm

The rain like an army of crazed crickets in an over sized paper bag,

Or the drum roll of anxious fingers on my writing pad

Wind blows with the force of one thousand story book wolves,

Navigates the skyline and challenges the weather striken walls

From within what seems to be the eye of the storm a light quiver, delicate but true

It wavers with stray wisps of breeze, as they find their way through cracks, laiden with tales of toppling trees

But in this safe place, nestled away from harm the beacon burns regardless, with inner strength radiates calm

To protect the dancing flame, keep all windows bolted, never open up the door,

Alleviate the barrage, fight the light no more
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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August 4, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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January 27, 2016 at 1:03 PM
NAOMI, A great pleasure to find and read the inspiration poured from your pen today. Love ** SKAT **
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