The Embarking of a Lightning Strike

Consider the beginnings of a tree
this wooden bark all comes from a seed
through the years of growth to materialise
producing wood meets many a need

But not every tree reaches its goal
some are stopped, providentially split
building up by a power of forces outwith
causing its end before it has to quit

Lightning strikes from way up high
coming down with ferocious force
stripping the outer bark like a force 10
leaving it bare like it's voice gone hoarse

The flames erupt at the point of strike
burning most of the trees inner core
nothing left of its productive growth
burned alive before reading its shore

Such is this world's end in sight
the embarking of a lightning strike
for then left bare stripped by fire
rejecting the saviour, listen to the liar

(It was based on lightning strikes on woodland and its effect)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Canerdy Avatar
June 20, 2020 at 8:30 AM
Gordon, your analogy is very descriptive and cautionary. The last lines speak accurately of the Devil's hold. Janice
Mcconnell Avatar
June 20, 2020 at 9:56 AM
Hi Janice, Glad you liked it and found it impressive. Have a blessed day, Gordon
Mcintosh Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 4:40 PM
Jesus is everything to me and should be to us all - that is my prayer - that many will find their way to the cross. God bless you dear friend... Love to you, Gina
Mcconnell Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 4:45 PM
Hi Gina, I completely agree with your sentiments, may God bless you my sister in Christ, Gordon
Cunningham Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 4:21 PM
The warnings are there Gordon, but many still don't see. Tom
Mcconnell Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 4:43 PM
Hi Tom, yes that's so true, hope you are well and take care, Blessings always,Gordon
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