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For forty days and nights, a tempest strange blew in; the lost unsaved by fortresses. One shelter only from those winds of change: an ark that sailed to rainbow's promises. Elijah, fleeing from his enemies, protected from an earthquake, fire, and storm, was fed by angels heeding God's decrees. The Rock of ages kept him safe and warm. The fishermen knew raging squalls and throes; one maelstrom caused their courage to be thinned - when Jesus tells the storm, "be still!", he shows himself to be the Master of the wind. On stormy seas, when troubling winds arise, sail for the harbor where true safety lies. Written 23 Nov 2020

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Date: 12/24/2020 9:08:00 AM
Tis not only a beautiful , wondrously wrought sonnet but is as well the truth , the poetically cast renderings of that which Faith, Salvation, Love and Divine Light giveth unto us. A true and inspiring gem to find this morn. A fav.. God bless...
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Date: 12/24/2020 5:52:00 PM
Thank you, my friend, for reading with such kind eyes, and leaving behind such a thoughtful and meaningful comment. I'm grateful you found this inspiring and appreciate the fav from a poet I hold in high regard. Merry Christmas to you ~ John
Date: 11/30/2020 9:06:00 AM
This is such a beautiful write John. Great imagery! Congratulations on the win! Linda
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Date: 11/30/2020 1:08:00 PM
Thank you very much, Linda. Much appreciated ~ John
Date: 11/29/2020 1:12:00 PM
How did I miss this wonderful sonnet? All of your scriptural references are so perfect for the winds of change orchestrated by God's plan of salvation and Jesus as "the Master of the wind." I really enjoyed this terrific creative poem from your masterful pen dear friend! How blessed are we to be carried in His wind of change!
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Date: 11/29/2020 3:26:00 PM
Sam, your words lift me on eagle's wings with their encouraging support and spiritual connection. Thank you yet again for the wonderful poetry friendship you have invested in, under the banner of God's love ~ John
Date: 11/29/2020 2:10:00 AM
That’s a wonderful sonnet John, congratulations on a worthy win... Belle
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Date: 11/29/2020 3:23:00 PM
Thankful for your read and lovely comment, Belle. Your sonnet was amazing, congrats to you as well ~ John
Date: 11/28/2020 9:43:00 PM
Hi John, It is no surprise that you did well. Congratulations on your 2nd place win. Have a good evening:-)Alexis
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Date: 11/28/2020 11:48:00 PM
Thank you, my friend. You are so supportive and encouraging. Enjoy your weekend ~ John
Date: 11/28/2020 7:34:00 PM
An interesting take on the theme, enjoyed this one John, congrats on a nice win!
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Date: 11/28/2020 11:48:00 PM
Thanks for the contest and favorable placement, John. I always enjoy participating in your contests. Enjoy your weekend ~ John
Date: 11/28/2020 9:56:00 AM
Inspiring tale of how faith can carry you through the rough weather of life, wishing you luck in the contest, John~
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Date: 11/28/2020 11:47:00 PM
Thank you, my friend.
Date: 11/25/2020 7:45:00 PM
He is Lord of all. I went on a wave runner with a tour. So scary but I started quoting scripture, remembering that Jesus controls the sea! God bless and Happy Thanksgiving!
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Date: 11/25/2020 11:31:00 PM
Always grateful for your visits, Kim. God be with you ~ John
Date: 11/25/2020 4:49:00 PM
Lovely piece John, so well penned with good imagery too. Have a happy thanksgiving, blessings always,Gordon
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Date: 11/25/2020 5:03:00 PM
Thank you, my friend. I always appreciate your visits. Blessings ~ John
Date: 11/24/2020 5:49:00 PM
John, fabulous writing my friend. This is a winner no matter the outcome...which I suspect will be high on the totem pole. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours..Charlie
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Date: 11/24/2020 10:08:00 PM
Hi Charlie, you are good to leave me this heartwarming comment. It's not about the win, it's about doing my best, and I'm still getting there. Thank you, my friend. Warm wishes ~ John
Date: 11/24/2020 10:50:00 AM
I like Pangie's comment: of Biblical proportions!!
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Date: 11/24/2020 1:26:00 PM
So do I!
Date: 11/24/2020 10:49:00 AM
ahh, it looks like you got at least three Bible stories in with this one, and three is the magic number of the trinity! I always liked the Jonas and the whale story too. The ending couplet is perfect for the message of your sonnet, John.
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Date: 11/24/2020 1:26:00 PM
Oh, Jonah would have been a perfect fit for a stormy sea sonnet. Thank you for your kind words Andrea, they mean a great deal to me.
Date: 11/24/2020 9:38:00 AM
I love the biblical tone to this poem John, an awesome sonnet and I wish you all the luck you deserve with this great write. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 11/24/2020 1:25:00 PM
Thank you Jenn, I owe you a visit to your poems but my "To Do" list keeps growing longer today. Soon! Hugs ~ John
Date: 11/24/2020 8:44:00 AM
Hi John, This is an amazing Sonnet. It looks like a winner to me. Best wishes in the contest. Have a good day my friend:-) Alexis
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Date: 11/24/2020 1:24:00 PM
Thank you very much, Alexis. It's heartwarming to know you think this is amazing. Enjoy your day my friend ~ John
Date: 11/23/2020 8:33:00 PM
A fabulous sonnet with Biblical proportions)))) Pangie xx
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Date: 11/23/2020 11:25:00 PM
Thank you for bringing a smile, yet again my dear friend ~ John
Date: 11/23/2020 8:28:00 PM
This is a superb sonnet, a winner in my eyes, John, a fave for me:)
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Date: 11/23/2020 11:24:00 PM
Thank you for the read, the fave, and your ongoing support, Jo!

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