Stronghold

in #poetry6 years ago



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Here tall pines grow.
I can stand beneath
And not feel the wind at all
But hear the waterfall roar
From upper boughs
And know I am safe now.


All night long the wind
Gnashes against the bricks
Whistles in at my window
To see if it can trick
Or frighten me
But its fury is futile
And I am safe now.

So when circumstances
Threaten
Or night terrors besiege,
A million rasping voices
Might rise
And seek to condemn you


But I am always here to comfort,
Take you in my arms
And defend you…

I am your fortress,
Your tall tower

I shield you with my body
And whisper,
You are safe now.



© 2018, John J Geddes. All rights reserved



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Los seres humanos somos frágiles y necesitamos hacernos de una fuerza que nos mantenga firmes, elevados, @jhnjgeddes. Agarrarse al asombro, a la fe. Muchos de nosotros encontramos cobijo y cuido en los brazos de la persona amada, otras veces en las manos de Dios. Pero siempre, para no sentirnos a la intemperie, debemos saber que en el corazón de otro tenemos un espacio y en donde podemos estar a salvo. Hermosa pintura y consolador poema. Abrazo fuerte en este comienzo de abril.

Tienes razón, Nancy: un esposo es un protector de la familia, ya que Dios es nuestra fortaleza también. gracias

A good sign one is love is the desires to protect:) Wonderful write, John:)

Thanks, Pryde

I shield you with my body
And whisper,
You are safe now
Amazing lines @johnjgeddes

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