Hurricanes Up Close And Personal
As of this writing, Florence is intensifying and threatening the shores of the Carolinas. She is dangerous, even in her early stages and may pattern herself after Katrina or Irma. Should she do so, the candles, oil lamps, flashlights, matches, and other essential items will be in great demand. Do your shopping early lest you be caught unawares. Evacuate if directed and do not adopt the attitude that you will be okay if you stay. Drowning men grasp at straws, but drown nevertheless. How long can you stay afloat? Don't be like the man who refused help from others by saying "God will take care of me". He ignored the boat who stopped by, and a helicopter that hovered above him and he perished in the storm. When he reached the Pearly Gate, he queried God as to why He failed to spare him. God's answer was, "you missed the boat", "and the helicopter I sent". So, I ask the question again --- "How long can you stay afloat?"
8 September 2018
For the contest sponsored by Sara Kendrick
Picture No. 4
frozen fast
a chain reaction
deepens
closed positions:
a whirlwind
opens up
emotions
sparks
a radical review,
re-ignites
love
"Who touched me,"? asked Jesus.
"In this huge crowd,"? answered Peter.
His personal space, of three feet,
Was invaded by a faithful woman
Praying to be healed.
Can you hear Jesus' voice?
Then do not stand ten feet away!
look close upon revelations wall,
if thee wish to discern God's call
inspired by Emily Dickinson's poem 1459
There is words,
nothing at all,
just a whisper of a dirty whore,
claiming your her victim sill,
demanding to be heard,
but the mind resists to let reality go,
even though the whore persists
she is the one to go
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