My mind in turmoil,
In life’s storm at sea,
What is it, God –
That you wish of me?
Am I’m being led
Past these rocky shores,
Way out to sea, Lord
Past hostile moors?
Is my faith being tested,
Do you have a plan for me
In this capsizing boat,
In the middle of the sea?
All I can do now
Is hang on with hope,
And a sincere prayer
You’ll help me to cope.
From my soul's distress,
Won't you deliver me?
Please listen to my prayer,
O' Lord, hear my plea!
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Image: Ship in a Storm, by Ivan Konstantinovic Ivazovsky (1817-1900 Russian), Tomsk Regional Art Museum: http://www.superstock.com/stock-photos-images/1249-496
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Oh My~
Wow this swells the eyes and I was reading and felt weepy
Powerful Emotions also Energy You have delivered
and Love the Inspiration from the Image
Bravo again!!
The first stanza just set the stage~
Dropped my jaw...
This is Beautiful Cyn 
Happy to see that quill dancing~
Thank You for sharing Your Voice
Best wishes in all You do
with love & light~ Desire~*~
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Thank you for your inspirational comments!
Thanks for adding YOUR thoughtful voice, Desire!! 
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I hear ya!!!
I am here sis hope all is good.
Love this poem it speaks to me and one knowes that a calm will always come after a storm.
Sán dolores xx
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Thank you for your thoughtful comments!
All I can say is, I hope you're right, Dolores!!
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Yes,Yes!
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Thank YOU for dropping in!!
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The dark night of the soul beautifully expressed in just a few lines and it captures not only the mood of the soul but also the expressiveness of the painting.
A thought though: your "lead" should, I think, read "led"
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Thank you!!
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This is perfect! A pleasure to read.
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Thanks...
I feel this poem may be a bit too simple, I hope not anyway. It's from the heart. Thanks again, John. You made my day!!
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WONDERFUL EXPRESSION!!!!
Fantastic thoughts to this pic! I believe each of us has our own tests in life, our own trials and battles we must fight. Our individual strength is from a source we cannot comprehend but do feel someone is watching over us and reaching down to lift us up so we can continue on.'s
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Thank you, Kevin!!
It's alway s a pleasure to have you stop in to read my poetry!! I'll be over your way soon!! Take care, and thanks again!! 
Peace & hugs,
xx Cyn xx
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Wonderful! Great image of holding on tight to a boat riding the waves...I enjoyed this alot.
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Many of us face these dilemmas and do we walk on the water with the lord or join Jonah in the whale ...a wonderful write dear poet
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Thank you for stopping by!!
I always like to read your comments on my work, they are so rich with verbal acumen. What other choices are there in life, other than to walk on the water with the lord or join Jonah in the whale" ? Thanks again & ake care!!
Peace & hugs,
xx Cyn xx
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Beautiful poem/prayer and beautiful picture. Strong, yet, modest words of plea for the uncertain destination.
~Sonja~
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Thank you, Sonja!
That's it exactly - uncertainty about my destination. I just hope there is no drowning in the forecast!! Thanks again, it's a real honor to have you drop in to visit my pages.
Peace & Hugs,
xx Cyn xx
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Brilliant Cyn and one I can most certainly relate to my dear friend.Yes! Hang on you must, all will be revealed."To everything there is a time and purpose under heaven". Peace and love always...mal
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Thank you, Mal...
It's good to be reminded of that, "To everything there is a purpose..."
Peace,
Cyn
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