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In the Eye of the Storm

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.

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Comment from gansach
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A lovely spiritual poem entry. This poem has a nice rhyme scheme that flows easily. The feeling conveyed is clear and gives hope in times of trouble. I enjoyed it very much. Best wishes!

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 27-Apr-2024
    Thank you so much for your kind review and best wishes. John
Comment from Jesse James Doty
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This is very well put together with rhymes so sweet and the message divine and full of faith.
The script of the font is easy and nice to read. The picture of the ship in the freezing water is well chosen.
I love the faithful entry into the faith contest and hope you win hands down.
Jesse

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 27-Apr-2024
    Thank you, Jesse. That is a very sweet review, and I appreciate your kind words and best wishes. John
reply by Jesse James Doty on 27-Apr-2024
    You're welcome, John.
    Good luck.
    Jesse
Comment from LateBloomer
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Hi John, your poem is beautifully penned in soft and soulful imagery.

Of special note:
The storm has loosened its hold on me.
And through His blue sky, God's face I see.

(He's always there, if we just look.)

Silky rhyming. Well-chosen photo. A pleasure to read. Excellent spiritual writing. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck.
Please accept my virtual Six. Margaret ~ LateBloomer

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 27-Apr-2024
    Thank you, Margaret. Your kind words mean far more to me than a sixth star. I appreciate your review and best wishes. John
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
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This is a lovely metaphor of life's struggle so vividly expressed in this verse about being lost at sea. The presentation immediately engages and then your fine verse captures the frightening experience of being in the grip of emotions that cannot at first be managed until a ray of light shines through the grey and reminds you that you're being guided through the storm. A strong contender for the contest, John, and I wish you luck! Debbie

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2024
    Thank you, Debbie. As always, I really appreciate your insightful reviews and your positive and encouraging comments. You're one of my favorite reviewers. Thanks too for the good luck wish. John
reply by Debbie D'Arcy on 25-Apr-2024
    You're welcome, John. A pleasure.
Comment from GoWiSt
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Wow! Very nice complementary picture art choice.
Good reading flow and aabb rhyme scheme to your quatrains here.
A very nice inspirational spiritual (Christian?) poem of believing that God will be there for one, right in the midst/worst of their troubles.
Very well expressed, with good metaphoric imagery.
Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2024
    Thank you very much. I appreciate your complimentary review and good luck wish. John
Comment from nancyjam
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I really enjoyed reading this. The imagery is wonderful and the message
beautiful. He is with us and we need only put our trust in Him, is the message I got from your poem.
Strong rhyme adds to the pleasure of reading.
Good luck in the contest.
Nancy

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2024
    Thank you, Nancy. You absolutely got the meaning of my poem and for that I am grateful. I appreciate you lovely review and good luck wish.
    John
Comment from Shirley Ann Bunyan
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I'm impressed with your poem, John. Your metre is good and the rhymes read fluently for the most part.
Maybe lose 'bright' on the 2nd stanza, last line. It tends to jar a bit.
You did a good job conveying the might of the storm and the need to trust in God.
Well done.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2024
    Thank you, Shirley Ann. You're absolutely right! I took your suggestion and made the change in hopes of improving the flow. I really appreciate your constructive review. It's exactly what I need to hear. Thanks again. John
reply by Shirley Ann Bunyan on 25-Apr-2024
    You're most welcome, John.
Comment from lyenochka
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Great poem of faith! I like your use of metaphors. The gospels also told how Jesus calms the storm and He will take care of us in the storms of life. Best wishes in the contest!

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2024
    Thank you, Helen. You're so right. Sometimes, like His disciples, we forget His promise and His power...we, of little faith. Thank you for your review and best wishes. John
Comment from jim vecchio
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This was a very beautiful, God-honoring work, worthy of more than five stars. Thank you for sharing your faith in such poetic form and I hope you do very well in the contest.

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2024
    Thank you, Jim. As always, I appreciate your kind review and good luck wish. John
reply by jim vecchio on 25-Apr-2024
    Best wishes and many blessings!
Comment from patcelaw
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This is a lovely faith poem that you have written and I wish you the very best in the contest. May you have a wonderful evening and may your weekend be wonderful. Patricia

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 Comment Written 24-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2024
    Thank you, Patricia. I appreciate your kind review and best wishes. Best wishes to you, as well. John