YOU CANt ESCAPE THE WEATHER


With accompaniment of rain, the tweets pour into my ear.
Saturation of sound, mottled bark and sodden moss.
Must be the downfall of civilization, heavens tears.
In God’s house, psalm’s blessing; outside, purging the dross.

Hues of watercolor diffuse, darkness rippling on wet canvas.
There is beauty in mankind, to read between lines of tension.
Push and pull of dripping thoughts, the undertow madness.
A leviathan of sin’s proportions, the levity and dimension.

You can’t escape the weather, its steady beat above the brow.
The sweat beads seeping, harrowing adventures of sound.
Inspecting inside and outside of self - what seeds to sow.
Don’t be too hard on yourself, though you nearly drowned.

Floating alone in a boat, the sea takes me on a journey.
It is dark and lonely, the slip and slide, the ebb and flow.
Comes walking on the water; appears, heaven’s attorney.
Suddenly I’m on dry land, head bowed, to my knees, I go.

Christ reigns. The closer we are to his gates, we long to serve
Him only, yet we still stomp in muddy puddles with bare feet.
We can hide our feet in socks, in rain boots, hide their curves.
The Lord washes feet, cleanses with His Word ‘til we’re complete.
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Situation Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 6:30 PM
So well writen I faved it. It has the taste of Psalms and other bible vibes I know so well. I did not expect something this good to get my attention. But it's construction was masterful.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 25, 2024 at 6:46 AM
I really thank you, T.S.!
One Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Very true... especially in the UK! Your poem is written very well and is inspirational..
Rodrigues Avatar
April 25, 2024 at 6:45 AM
Thank you so much, sweet poet!
George Avatar
April 23, 2024 at 8:57 PM
A very inspirational poem. God's love pilots us even in stormy weather. When we are about to drown, He comes walking over waves and carries us to dry lands. He will give us chance to better ourselves until we become complete. A Beautiful poem, dear Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 5:41 AM
Thank you, Valsa! You show great understanding. Hugs ~ Kim
Proxenos Avatar
April 23, 2024 at 9:53 AM
If we follow God's path we can make it through stormy weather, we will step in muddy puddles as we are mere humans and man needs to ask for forgiveness often and feel redeemed when 'Comes walking on the water ........ head bowed, to my knees, I go.' What a heavenly poem my friend. kudos.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 23, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Thank you kindly, Jennifer! Hugs ~ Kim
Maverick Avatar
April 22, 2024 at 11:23 PM
At the last words of your wonderful rendering Of our journey through this course Kim.. I am Taken with your placing of the word (curve) just Go and look at my comment on Saras haiku of The heavens masquerade..I also am taken that its Sara who Is the only other commenter..As of now.! May God bless you both.!
Rodrigues Avatar
April 23, 2024 at 3:59 AM
Thank you for your comment, indeed, dear Joe! God’s word cleanses us, and we freely have it, but how many embrace it. God bless you, Joe!
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