Their Promises Are Seated On the Peak

How high their ship…she’s sitting on the waves.
Bob-stopped at top of ferris wheel. Their might,
a flood about their feet - they dare not breathe.
The teeter-tottering might sink them quick.

Her formerly unbalanced stance, so drunk.
The utter-wave that drives her down and up.
The shipmates think of home and more so then.
Ship ascends Everest to bump the sky.

What hell! What depths! The slide at breakneck speed.
The fear! Except the Lord does intercede…
The tears they weep on their way down. The begs
begin, to promise God all sorts of things.

Their promises are seated on the peak.
And will they speak of them again? Will death
or life relieve their fears?  Forgotten deals -
vows read as each one stands before the King.

5/31/2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Trifiatis Avatar
June 1, 2022 at 4:40 AM
A powerful poem that challenges one's mind! Well done, dearest, Kim. Blessings!
Rodrigues Avatar
June 1, 2022 at 5:23 AM
Thank you, dear friend! Blessings! :)
Buehler Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 5:58 PM
Thought provoking and moving. Beautifully written, Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 8:06 PM
Thank you, sweet poet!
Deo Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 5:55 PM
I like this ... So true of humans at the peak. Shalom shalom
Rodrigues Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 8:07 PM
Shalom, dear one! Thank you!
Situation Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 5:17 PM
"Oh Ye of little faith. Peace. Be still."
Rodrigues Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 8:07 PM
O yes! The Lord can still the waters! God bless!
Poet Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 5:16 PM
Kim, this is a very moving and skillfully constructed poem. Your writing is already wonderful, but the metaphors and language you use add even more magic to it.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 8:08 PM
Thank you so much! :)
Ball Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 10:16 AM
Wonderful. Nicely done with great emotion. God bless, JB
Rodrigues Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 8:09 PM
Thank you, sweet poet!
Buhagiar Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 8:32 AM
You seem to be interested in heights. And I am so low. Almost forgotten.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 8:09 PM
Sorry you are so low…sweet Victor! ~ hugs
Kendrick Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 7:53 AM
Interesting work. I wonder how Putin will explain to God his reasons for doing what he has done to Ukraine. Sara
Rodrigues Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 8:10 PM
To thumb your nose at God is not smart. God bless, Sara!
Sands Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 7:18 AM
Great poem. Very powerful Kim :)
Rodrigues Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 8:10 PM
Thank you, Heidi!
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