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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: rain (10/17/05)

TITLE: Reign In My Soul
By Laurie Glass
10/21/05


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As clouds impose and hide the sun,
The sky releases droplets fine.
I reach for my Umbrella true,
He shelters tender soul of mine.

Secure in His protective watch,
So near-at-hand, He lives inside.
Allow no doubts, I trust in Him;
Assured, I faithfully abide.

The drops increase in number, size,
Gets darker, wind begins to blow.
Take refuge in my Comforter,
Secure, reliable, I know.

Stand now amidst the raging storm,
Cyclonic wind, torrential rain.
In depth of soul experience
Intense, excruciating pain.

In darkness my abandoned soul
Feels overcome by floods of doubt.
The fear of drowning stifles me,
Hope hidden as I look about.

The pounding droplets deafening,
My thoughts unheard, yet hear a voice,
“I’ll hold you up and heal your soul.”
I trust in Him, I make the choice.

I listen closely, hear Him say,
“I’m near to you, just feel my breath.
I know you feel alone, but I
Assure you that I never left.”

His hand on mine, the storm subsides,
Sun shows itself and peace is mine.
Disturbed I ever doubted Him,
Cling tightly now to the Divine.

Tenacious now as I have learned
Regardless of how deep the pain,
That He is my Umbrella true,
Allow Him in my soul to reign.


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Michelle Fout10/24/05
I liked how the character's faith started off like rain sometimes does, soft and steady. The build up of faith confession with the intensity of rain followed by the doubt in the midst of the storm was all very well done.
Good expression and volume with a satisfying finish. A fine wine of a poem.
Well done.
Jan Ackerson 10/25/05
Rhyme, meter, word choice: the "big three" of poetry, and all here in this lovely verse. Excellent!
Cassie Memmer10/27/05
OOOH! Good, good, good! I enjoyed this wonderful verse.
Linda Watson Owen10/27/05
Ah, a beautiful poem! I love the rhythm that echoes the rain... and what wonderful images! A lovely weaving of words and faith.
Brandi Roberts10/27/05
Very well done!
Shari Armstrong 10/28/05
Wonderful imagery!
Debbie Sickler10/28/05
Good word choice and very good poem. I don't read much poetry, but I enjoyed this. Great work!
Garnet Miller 10/28/05
God is the umbrella that shields us from the full force of the enemy. He keeps us safe from dangers we never knew pursued us. He is all that we need! What a beautiful poem:)
dub W10/30/05
Everything is said above, except, the very first line "as" destroys the action of the verse, otherwise it is a very good effort.
Beth Muehlhausen10/30/05
Lovely, just LOVELY!!!
Nina Phillips11/01/05
I loved the title, and wasn't disappointed the poem aptly described. Wonderful writing. I would have enjoyed reading this before now! Glad I did! PS: I didn't know if you had PM service, so I wanted to thank you for commenting on the story Go Tell It On The Mountain as well--appreciate the encouragement. Love and God bless,
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