The Storm

On a rough and rocky shore,
Standing barefoot by the sea;
She listens to the water
Crash against her memory.
Longing for his arms again,
Safe from harm in bitter cold;
She is hoping that the wind
Won't confirm the stories told.

Desperate prayers are always heard
In a raging winter storm.
And his tears will blend with hers,
When they both are free and warm.
She will go to him she swears,
If he can't come back to her.
Together meant forever;
Lifeless in the things that were.

All her thoughts are filled with grief.
All her dreams have disappeared.
Reaching hopelessly for love,
In the mist of what is feared.
Waves are crashing on the rocks.
Wind is blowing through her hair.
As she hears the voice of God,
Come in answer to her prayer.

"THERE IS NOTHING GAINED IN DEATH."
"HE IS GONE BUT YOU MUST STAY."

She turns from the lonely shore.
But, the storm sweeps her away.

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Date: 12/16/2015 8:44:00 AM
a great poem! Lovely and a wonderful share. A 7 definitely
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Date: 7/24/2014 8:14:00 PM
oh my gosh, that last line is a real twist on the story. So she is gonna stay but she still gets swept away.. Wow, this was very good to read. It kept my interest and was a well crafted poem, my friend.
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Robert Nehls
Date: 7/25/2014 10:03:00 AM
Thank you, Andrea. I surely do appreciate that. I'm so happy you got it. My idea was that these souls were meant to be together and her decision to stay is what brought them together again. I just figured that thee Lord works in mysterious ways. Your comments and insight is always welcome, my friend.... Robert.
Date: 7/24/2014 5:34:00 PM
Hi Robert: We all go through Storms in Life and I was happy to share my Storm with yours. A beautiful write!
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Robert Nehls
Date: 7/25/2014 9:48:00 AM
Thank you so much, Ralph. Happy you liked this one, my friend.... Robert.
Date: 7/24/2014 3:21:00 PM
A fantastic write my friend. Life is often a storm. Yet we live for when it is not. Says so very much and does so in a way that admits reality isn't always gentle or kind. BBBravoooooo!!!!!!!!!
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Robert Nehls
Date: 7/25/2014 9:44:00 AM
Yes, Robert, life has many storms and putting our faith in God that his will be done is comforting. Glad you liked this one my friend.... Robert.
Date: 7/24/2014 10:27:00 AM
Wonderful write, Robert. I see in it the importance of not taking our destiny into our own hands but leaving it to God. He knows best.
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Robert Nehls
Date: 7/25/2014 9:38:00 AM
Thanks for reading this one, Faye. Always happy to read your comments, my friend.... Robert.
Date: 7/24/2014 8:44:00 AM
This is a gripping story, Robert. Sometimes...it is so tempting just to give in...But we must live to fight another day...Thanks for your visit to my first poem. That was very kind of you.
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Robert Nehls
Date: 7/25/2014 9:36:00 AM
Hi, Eileen. Nice to hear from you. Thanks so much for your kind comments, my friend.... Robert.
Date: 7/24/2014 8:10:00 AM
Robert This is so powerful and deep with a great message that touches the heart and makes the reader think. Thank you for the wonderful comment on my Sorrowed Past poem. Yes, this is a true poem.
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Robert Nehls
Date: 7/25/2014 9:35:00 AM
I'm very happy you liked this one, Robin. I am grateful for your kind comments.... Robert.
Date: 7/24/2014 5:44:00 AM
- Robert, a heartbreaking...touching poem - but, such is life - Skillfully written as always ! - (I've been on vacation .... sorry not read your poems .... but home now :)) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Robert Nehls
Date: 7/25/2014 9:33:00 AM
Hope you had a good vacation, Anne Lise, and thanks for stopping by to read. Always nice to hear from you, my friend.... Robert.
Date: 7/24/2014 4:06:00 AM
This is very touching, Robert. Excellent take on the inner and outer storms. We have to leave our destiny in His hands. Great ending! // paul
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Robert Nehls
Date: 7/25/2014 9:31:00 AM
Thank you, Paul. Glad you liked this one... Robert.
Date: 7/24/2014 2:41:00 AM
oh a heartbreaking poem with such a dramatic ending
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Robert Nehls
Date: 7/25/2014 9:28:00 AM
Thank so much, Jan. Love hearing from you.... Robert.
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