Notes About The Poem

Winds of Change

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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Lindley Avatar
December 24, 2020 at 9:08 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...
Watt Avatar
December 24, 2020 at 5:52 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
Fowler Avatar
November 30, 2020 at 9:06 AM
This is such a beautiful write John. Great imagery! Congratulations on the win! Linda
Watt Avatar
November 30, 2020 at 1:08 PM
Thank you very much, Linda. Much appreciated ~ John
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November 29, 2020 at 1:12 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!
Watt Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 3:26 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
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November 29, 2020 at 2:10 AM
That’s a wonderful sonnet John, congratulations on a worthy win... Belle
Watt Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 3:23 PM
Thankful for your read and lovely comment, Belle. Your sonnet was amazing, congrats to you as well ~ John
Y. Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 9:43 PM
Hi John, It is no surprise that you did well. Congratulations on your 2nd place win. Have a good evening:-)Alexis
Watt Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 11:48 PM
Thank you, my friend. You are so supportive and encouraging. Enjoy your weekend ~ John
Hamilton Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 7:34 PM
An interesting take on the theme, enjoyed this one John, congrats on a nice win!
Watt Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 11:48 PM
Thanks for the contest and favorable placement, John. I always enjoy participating in your contests. Enjoy your weekend ~ John
Faulkner Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 9:56 AM
Inspiring tale of how faith can carry you through the rough weather of life, wishing you luck in the contest, John~
Watt Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 11:47 PM
Thank you, my friend.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 7:45 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!
Watt Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 11:31 PM
Always grateful for your visits, Kim. God be with you ~ John
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November 25, 2020 at 4:49 PM
Lovely piece John, so well penned with good imagery too. Have a happy thanksgiving, blessings always,Gordon
Watt Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 5:03 PM
Thank you, my friend. I always appreciate your visits. Blessings ~ John
Messina Avatar
November 24, 2020 at 5:49 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
Watt Avatar
November 24, 2020 at 10:08 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
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November 24, 2020 at 10:50 AM
I like Pangie's comment: of Biblical proportions!!
Watt Avatar
November 24, 2020 at 1:26 PM
So do I!
Dietrich Avatar
November 24, 2020 at 10:49 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.
Watt Avatar
November 24, 2020 at 1:26 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.
Proxenos Avatar
November 24, 2020 at 9:38 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.
Watt Avatar
November 24, 2020 at 1:25 PM
Thank you Jenn, I owe you a visit to your poems but my "To Do" list keeps growing longer today. Soon! Hugs ~ John
Y. Avatar
November 24, 2020 at 8:44 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
Watt Avatar
November 24, 2020 at 1:24 PM
Thank you very much, Alexis. It's heartwarming to know you think this is amazing. Enjoy your day my friend ~ John
Romios Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 8:33 PM
A fabulous sonnet with Biblical proportions)))) Pangie xx
Watt Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 11:25 PM
Thank you for bringing a smile, yet again my dear friend ~ John
Daniel Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 8:28 PM
This is a superb sonnet, a winner in my eyes, John, a fave for me:)
Watt Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 11:24 PM
Thank you for the read, the fave, and your ongoing support, Jo!
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