Shelter From the Storm

 Inspired by Bob Dylan's Song: Shelter From the Storm

 The world offered him pleasures
 his heart could not resist
 He needed some salvation
 yet his vices did persist

 He had to find some shelter
 Shelter from the storm

 He went to see the preacher, to listen to the word
 But the preacher's pocket was full of cash 
 while he paid the toll
 and the sermon was too shallow
 To save a sinner's soul

 He saw the faces of addiction, how badly lives were torn
 Were they hopeless cases worthy of our scorn
 Or were they using drugs
 To find shelter from their storms?

 Then he opened up his bible to find a verse to hold
 As he read the stories of prophecies of old
 Then he heard a voice within that made him feel quite warm
 The voice was simply saying
 "I'll give you shelter from the storm"
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Date: 6/19/2025 7:44:00 PM
Well done with this poem based on Shelter From the Storm one of my favorite songs. Congrats on your placement in my contest
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Date: 6/20/2025 7:13:00 AM
Thank you for my placement
Date: 6/9/2025 9:41:00 PM
Inspiring! You did great! Best wishes!
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Date: 6/8/2025 8:01:00 PM
I love this song, the whole Blood on the Tracks album, and just about everything Bob has done. I enjoyed your poem. I wonder if I've ever found shelter from the storm.
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Date: 6/8/2025 5:33:00 PM
A great ending! Thanks for the placement in the contest! "3 lines"- enjoyed this poem!!
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Date: 6/8/2025 2:00:00 PM
Very thoughtful poem. I like this one a lot, Joseph
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Date: 6/8/2025 10:55:00 AM
Is this for the Dylan Song Tribute? I listened to his music repeatedly yet all that comes to mind is 'everybody must get stoned' and a line about 'a siamese cat'. I like your write though I cannot recall the song. I guess artist/song contests really took off while I was gone. There are 2 now where I don't recognize the artist. You put a lot into this and shows ... CayCay
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Date: 6/7/2025 8:31:00 PM
Yes, God is the one who gives us shelter from all storms, if we walk in His path and obey His commands. There are mercenary preachers. We should flee from them. A well crafted poem.
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Date: 6/5/2025 3:33:00 AM
Your interpretation is astounding. Great thoughts. The gospels are a source of comfort for me.
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Date: 6/3/2025 1:11:00 PM
Hello Joe, O' such honesty and compassion, echoing Dylan’s spirit while making it your own. I felt the ache for redemption and the search for something real amidst life’s storms. Your lines about addiction and shallow sermons are powerful, but it’s the quiet hope at the end that lingers. Spring Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
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Date: 6/3/2025 9:59:00 AM
I find much solace, comfort and hope by reading the Bible too. Forty plus years now
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Date: 6/3/2025 6:54:00 AM
Ah i love bob dylan, I love how youv written this, especially the ending and rhymes and it feels like you had music playing in your mind as you wrote this: i love the cadence and how lyrical it is! Absolutely gorgeous poem and so soulfully meaningful too dear Joseph! Pleasure reading your poem today. Sending you light always
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Date: 6/3/2025 6:08:00 AM
How wonderful, Joe! Seems his heart was searching and it wasn’t until his eyes fell on the open book, where salvation took! Those words have life and power!
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