John Aaron Green Poet Free verse

War of Waves

So deeply lost, in my ocean, 

and even deeper is my emotion.

 It drowns me slowely, in its waves,

relentless for its many graves.

 Fighting to stay above it all,

to tear down its wailing wall.

 My battle is on all sides,

as I swim life's never ending tides.

 Can I endure the rough storm,

engulfing my soul, in its form.

 My struggle is for all to see,

the dark depth, of this dead sea.

 At last I find my heavenly shore,

in him I trust, to end this war.

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Debra Squyres September 1, 2012 at 5:32 PM He does calm the troubled waters of our soul...great poem my friend.

Gwendolen Song April 20, 2012 at 1:12 PM Back for an encore of this wonderful poem, John Aaron...the ending gives so much promise! :) Gwendolen

Elizabeth Wesley December 26, 2011 at 6:44 PM Hi John, the news over Christmas was so awful that I thought I could get my mind in order reading one of yours again and sure enough, it works! The whole world struggles with violence and we need to look elsewhere to find peace!

Lisa Cooper December 20, 2011 at 1:57 PM I love this poem so lovely. It reminds me so of the depression I fight every day. lovely pen you weld.

Nicole Beesley December 12, 2011 at 12:10 PM I absolutely love this poem! what an amazing write! Thank you for sharing!!

Gwendolen Song December 10, 2011 at 4:03 AM Okay....it's the weekend...make some coffee...burn a candle,...and squeak out another poem from your heart....

Elizabeth Wesley November 23, 2011 at 7:52 AM Beautiful form and emotion throughout the poem. You always have a unique way to express your faith that is so inspiring John, keep writing my friend, I love reading! :)

Carol Eastman November 4, 2011 at 10:29 AM Great visuals. Well done.

Gwendolen Song November 4, 2011 at 12:01 AM And we trust HE WILL.....love these spiritual writes...everyone is blessed when one fillet's his soul open...transparency helps others grow when they see how much we all have in common...thanks for sharing this poem. Gwendolen

Jslambert Mister Roboto October 24, 2011 at 3:49 AM expression from the root of one's soul is the only way to roll!

Summer Uchacz October 21, 2011 at 7:58 PM Amazing write!!!! Keep writing :)

Poet Destroyer A October 21, 2011 at 9:15 AM ,Good morning,~ John ~ how are you this wonderful Friday :-) morning?? As for me, I'm missing everyone I know here on the soup PLUS more. *glad we are back up*. By the way I'm also stopping by to read a couple of poems OR commenting the ones I could not all week or yesterday, after being shut out for them awful few days..ENJOYED YOUR POEM, thank you for sharing! Take care and have yourself a wonderful Friday~ ;-) Always,..p.d.

Anne Rutherford October 14, 2011 at 5:46 PM John , symbolic comparison is brilliant!! You are one of my favourite poets John,you always deliver. Anne John Aaron Green October 15, 2011 at 2:57 PM thanks for the coments from all,,i love the lifting up from everyones positive words,,they are very important to me, as words was what created us and words are what keep us alive...by faith...

Elizabeth Wesley October 14, 2011 at 5:22 PM love how you compre life struggles with the wild sea. A creative verse that has depth John. Enjoyed reading!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart October 13, 2011 at 11:54 AM In HIM we live and move and have our being John and He never leaves us nor forsakes us.. your struggles show the most times He holds us up.. a dazzling creation of trust in His Power ..luv..

Cory Long October 11, 2011 at 1:55 PM This was awesome.. loved it!! Thanks for stopping by haven't heard from you in a while.. Have a great day.. cory

Nancy Jones October 9, 2011 at 7:56 PM yeah, well, he trusts in you, too.... if it's the "HE" i'm athinkin' uv. Peace~N