Storms Are Not Forever

Winds may split your wrist,
Hail may bruise your frame 
While you lose your way in mist,
Remember my child,
Storms are not forever 

Money may not come,
Landlords may make threats
While you feed your family with crumbs,
remember my child, 
Storms are not forever

You may be aged,
Fear playing hopscotch on the edge of your thoughts 
Afraid of the next page,
Remember my child, 
Storms are not forever

When all else fails that seems clever,
Rest weary and cry your tears, however
Remember my child, 
Storms are not forever
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Sietesantos Avatar
June 28, 2014 at 7:06 PM
Hi James, this is such a beautiful, powerful, inspirational write. Thank you for sharing this gem. Warmest regards.
Golden Avatar
November 7, 2009 at 6:41 PM
James, this piece is full of truth, wisdom, encouragement...just very uplifting. Thank you. Hugs, Donna
Owens Avatar
November 2, 2009 at 7:07 PM
Very Nice...Enjoyed..Marty
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November 2, 2009 at 5:20 PM
beautiful poem, love it!!
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