Get Your Premium Membership

When Thrust in the Center of the Storm

Poet's Notes
(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Valsa George.


March. 27- 2025
Thrust in the Center of the Storm all I see is You, Poetry Contest.
Sponsor. Anoucheka Gangabissoon
~ PLACED FIRST~

 

Thrust in the centre of the storm’s wild roar, Oh Lord, my Heavenly Father, you were near. I relied on you and it was your kind face which I saw, That you mended my torn spirit when fear did gnaw. When wind howled loud and thunder boomed and burst, In your mercy that exceeded all bounds, I did trust. I knew you couldn’t turn your face when your child, Held in utter helplessness was crying for aid. When fear and anxiety swivelled and raked me Shaking me and sinking me into the depths of the sea You anchored my soul to faith that made me proclaim- ‘Jesus alone is my sole refuge and no other name’. Thrust in the eye of the storm, when I was with fear rife, And when no one was around to save my life, I saw you standing lovingly within my reach, With hands held out to me, ready for outreach. When tossed by the currents of fiery storms Lord! You made me seek the safety of your arms. When I was drowning in the sea of escalating pain, You strengthened and sustained me and kept me sane. Make me feel, you are there in every rhythm of my life. More when life becomes burdensome with problems rife. Over the arid deserts and the stormy turbulent sea, I pray to be by my side as an abiding presence, piloting me.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025




Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 4/27/2025 7:31:00 AM
Prayerful reverence Valsa. A stunning write! Congratulations! :)
Login to Reply
Date: 4/26/2025 4:46:00 AM
Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Storms are scary, some very dangerous with some deaths, injuries and destruction of property. It is good to have a stronghold to lean on. Sara K
Login to Reply
Date: 4/23/2025 12:28:00 PM
Hearty congratulations on your top win with this wonderful and well-crafted poem, dear Valsa. Warmest hugs
Login to Reply
Date: 4/11/2025 7:42:00 PM
Ezekiel 36:26 KJVAAE [26] A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh.
Login to Reply
McBride  Avatar
Stephan McBride
Date: 4/11/2025 7:44:00 PM
Psalm 18:3, 6 KJVAAE [3] I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. [6] In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.
Date: 3/27/2025 6:01:00 AM
I have wanted to visit you since first you left me comments, and I think spirit choose this moment for me to do so. Reason being, is that your brilliant and beautiful poem moved me so much, I wanted to read it to my husband. He's usually not home this time of day, but is now .... and it moved him, also. So glad we have encountered each other. I'm putting this in my favs ... CayCay
Login to Reply
Date: 3/27/2025 3:24:00 AM
Valsa, I enjoyed reading this one today. The last stanza was very impressive. He is always there but sometimes we are so wrapped up in ourselves that we forget to just look up. Sometimes He comes in through a human to remind us of his presence. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K
Login to Reply
Date: 3/27/2025 2:01:00 AM
Love knows no bounds. Marriage is for better and worse. Great poem, deserving a high placement, dear Valsa.
Login to Reply
Date: 3/27/2025 12:17:00 AM
Valsa this is a beautiful most humble prayer! I’m sure you’ll do well in the contest!
Login to Reply

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry