Weathering

[johnjgeddes]

A black rain
Drumming on the window;
An icy wind
Rattling the pane

I lie awake
Comforted
By distant thunder,
Its soft grumbling
Countless miles away

And I think
Of all the sodden fields
About us,
Tiny animals
Safely hidden away

And I pray for them
And us too
That we endure through
Another night
Until the day

And the Lord above
In loving kindness
Protect
The blue-lit eaves
Where sparrows stay

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Comments

[katrinalewis]

I love when the weather gets colder, so I can bundle up in the blankets. This is definitely a great reminder though of all the animals that live outside and must endure it alone.

[johnjgeddes]

It's constantly on my mind

[katrinalewis]

Honestly, I never really thought about it until right now. I wonder if it's their adaptation to the climate or abilities to burrow underground, or even the thick layer of fat that some have, which naturally keeps them warm during hibernation months.

[johnjgeddes]

I know it's amazing they survive especially here in Canada where winters can be frigid

[josediccus]

Your figure of speeches are awesome, expecially your metaphors.
You rhyme quite good and your use of words are heavenly.
The beauty embedded in each line is awesome. Good poem here.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
im a poet too

[johnjgeddes]

thank you, Jose - I appreciate that

[josediccus]

Anytime sir 🙌🙌

[cecicastor]

I love this poem, John. It somehow speaks to me.

[johnjgeddes]

I'm glad, Ceci - it comes from my heart

[cecicastor]

That is what makes you a good writer, John. It comes from your heart.

[johnjgeddes]

thank you

[jayna]

The last three lines are my favorites. A really sweet poem.

[johnjgeddes]

thank you, Jayna

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[trulafountaine]

l love your poetry @johnjgeddes.

[johnjgeddes]

thank you, @trulafountaine

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[tinajordan]

I find comfort in a distant thunder as well. What a compassionate and graceful poem. Beautiful. :)

[johnjgeddes]

thank you, Tina ...I'm drawn to elementals and whatever's vulnerable

[creatr]

Keep on praying, brother.
You, me, the creatures...
We're all waiting for this:

"For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience."
- Romans 8:22-25

Your poem is a beautiful reminder to me of that...

Also this:

Have you ever heard it?

[johnjgeddes]

thanks, @creatr for the encouragement - the song was lovely

[creatr]

:) :) :) Glad you liked it. ;)

[taofikmediana]

good poetry..."I have followed you in Steemit, please be kind enough to follow me too." :)

[johnjgeddes]

thank you