The Lull

The Lull

I fear the storm that is ahead
But then I remember you
Locked in your tight embrace
I am safe and protected from the coming onslaught 

Battered and beaten by the storm
Spirit dampened but not broken
I look to you, who speaks to the wind
And find comfort in your presence

This far and no further are the words I hear
The wind bows in answer
The rain is stopped before lashing my face
The thundering noise disappears into silence replaced by the sound of my heartbeat

Like the remnants of a wave are drawn back to the ocean
My pain ebbs away, replaced by an unseen calm
The sound I hear is his voice 
Whispering my name, calling me beloved 

For a moment in his time 
Peace abounds and hope again fills my heart
As he enters my pain and shoulders my trials
I thank him for this lull in the storm....
Courage lifts up my head and the warmth of hope urges me on. 

JB.....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Marcum Wong Avatar
August 20, 2014 at 7:06 PM
We always have a choice rather to be positive or negative no matter what happens to our earthly bodies. We can always find hope through faith, it is what keeps us going. An inspiring piece you have penned John. Blessings
Brooks Avatar
August 20, 2014 at 7:20 PM
Connie , thank you so much for your encouraging words. I really agree with your thoughts. Blessings, John
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