The Storm
Out to sea this vessel set sail
Winds soon turned to gale
Battering waves besieged
Vessel’s hull bucked
Sea spilled in
The vessel stalled
Making no way against the wind
At all.
Till the Master spoke:
Peace My child
Be still.
This vessel is going to
The other side.
Into the eye of the storm
This vessel did sail.
Winds claimed
As waves retreated
Pumps engaged
Oceans’ water returned
To the sea
Hands hasten
Hatches re-fortified
Planks re-fasten
Heart beats slowed
Deep breaths taken,
As the Master spoke:
Peace my child
Be still.
This vessel is going to
The other side.
Out of the eye of the storm
This vessel did sail.
Cyclone determined
To make its final rail
Winds growled
The tempest hailed.
Timbers strained
Ribbing twisted
Planking cracked
Seams leaked
The vessel was surely lost.
Till the Master spoke:
Peace My child
Be still.
This vessel has reached
The other side.
Again I have been inspired by another blogger!
Men of One Accord 
man i felt like i was on that boat. 🙂
I am that boat, but I am going to the other side! Amen. 🙂
Glory, Hallelujah!!
Yes I agree HALLELUJAH! Amen!
oh yeah
OH YEAH! I will see you on the other side! 🙂
yep
Amen. Been living your poem lately, James…
If you are asking Yes! If you are along for the ride all I can say is the best bilge pump is a man on his knees, he may even need to use a bucket! Amen. 🙂
The glorious ride to Yeshua’s arms!!!
Soft Petal it may become a bit bumpy! But one is going to make it to the other side so just enjoy the ride! 🙂
this is really good, your poetry is really really good and moves me. I do believe I have been on that ship before on that very same ride. blessings to you!
One thing this poem reminds me of is I am not the Master of this vessel! Amen. 🙂
Beautiful James 🙂
Thank-you Sweet Blessing! 🙂
what a clear picture your words paint of that boat and the storm! thank you for writing! God bless and Semper Fi!
God Bless and Semper Fi to you also!
“Be still”
a wonderful meditation mantra
Yes it may be but I, was really full of fear! God Bless!
We hope because we have faith because we have love. God loves us.
What a wonderful comment to which I agree and say Amen! Thank-you and God Bless.