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.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 9/1/2012 5:32:00 PM
He does calm the troubled waters of our soul...great poem my friend.
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Date: 4/20/2012 1:12:00 PM
Back for an encore of this wonderful poem, John Aaron...the ending gives so much promise! :) Gwendolen
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Date: 12/26/2011 6:44:00 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!
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Date: 12/20/2011 1:57:00 PM
I love this poem so lovely. It reminds me so of the depression I fight every day. lovely pen you weld.
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Date: 12/12/2011 12:10:00 PM
I absolutely love this poem! what an amazing write! Thank you for sharing!!
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Date: 12/10/2011 4:03:00 AM
Okay....it's the weekend...make some coffee...burn a candle,...and squeak out another poem from your heart....
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Date: 11/23/2011 7:52:00 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! :)
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Date: 11/4/2011 10:29:00 AM
Great visuals. Well done.
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Date: 11/4/2011 12:01:00 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
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Date: 10/24/2011 3:49:00 AM
expression from the root of one's soul is the only way to roll!
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Date: 10/21/2011 7:58:00 PM
Amazing write!!!! Keep writing :)
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Date: 10/21/2011 9:15:00 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.
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Date: 10/14/2011 5:46:00 PM
John , symbolic comparison is brilliant!! You are one of my favourite poets John,you always deliver. Anne
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Date: 10/15/2011 2:57:00 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...
Date: 10/14/2011 5:22:00 PM
love how you compre life struggles with the wild sea. A creative verse that has depth John. Enjoyed reading!
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Date: 10/13/2011 11:54:00 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..
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Date: 10/11/2011 1:55:00 PM
This was awesome.. loved it!! Thanks for stopping by haven't heard from you in a while.. Have a great day.. cory
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Date: 10/9/2011 7:56:00 PM
yeah, well, he trusts in you, too.... if it's the "HE" i'm athinkin' uv. Peace~N
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