Hello dear readers, I hope you enjoy reading this meaningful and spiritually significant poem. My piece here was written during today’s deluge, and inspired, after listening to this stirring spine tingling song by Rhiannon Giddens, the music Video I’ve attached below….
Lost On The River
Rain is pouring down
Like a river from the sky
Ground is becoming drowned
I’m lost on the river
I cannot be found
A wall of water is pulling me out to sea
How will I ever reach high ground
Then a tree branch grabs me
A man’s voice yells, “Stick around”
In the blinding deluge, I cannot see
The man’s saving hand guides me
Drenched, shaking, I’m dragged aground
I feel secure with his arms around me
“Don’t worry little fella, you’re safe and sound”
I pant, and lick his face from ear to ear
I was lost on the river, hell-bound
But now he’s saved me
And beside him, this will be my town
Ivor Steven (c) June 2019
A lovely poem Ivor. I can see the inspiration in the song.
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She’s an amazing singer…
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Quite haunting
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Thank you for reading and commenting
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A touching piece … flowing with a greater peace.
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At some stage, on this rock
We’ve all been given the chance
To be saved, by his hand
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I’ve been saved more than my fair share 🙏
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Wonderful Ivor, and long may the saving of souls continue! 🙂
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Thank you Sue, this poem means a lot to me, I had such positive feel for the words and how I formed the message…… xx
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Your poem touches deep…and brings joy-tears. So thankful for those who reach out with their open arms and saving hands!
HUGS!!! 🙂
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It was an emotional writing for me, I tried very hard to get the context and meaning of the poem conveyed in a simple way, that every one would understand…. I hope I achieved my goal…
I don’t write very many spiritual stories/poem, because I believe you have to precise in what you’re trying to say,,….. ((Hugs))
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You did!
Yes, they are more difficult to write. And depending on people’s spiritual experiences, they read with differing points of view.
But, always good to give it a whirl! 🙂
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Thank you Carolyn, I think my whirl went OK… xx
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Keep whirling! 😉 You did great! 🙂
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The “give it a whirl” line is a line from an old Christmas movie. A little boy asks if a certain food is good and when told about it, he says, “I’ll give it a whirl”. So I use that expression a lot. ‘Cause I like to try new things or give difficult things a try! 🙂
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Yes, I’m a new “thing”, trier too
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Meaningful poem with clever rhyme
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Thank you Derrick, I worked extra hard on this one to get that feeling of ‘His’ hand reaching out to help….
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Lovely poem, Ivor and she is an amazing singer.
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Yes, my poem’s amazing, Yes, she’s a lovely singer xx
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Such a feeling, to be saved. Found and grateful.
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Loved it felt familiar too.
Take care Ivor xx
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Thank you Soiba, hope you are keeping well 😊🤗
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This has lovely feels my friend! The song!
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One of my best pieces for the week, and Rhiannon is sublime,.. I knew you’d like her 😊😉❤️
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LOL! It is one of your best! I do love Rhiannon!
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Thank you Mel, and I’m listening to her right now, her voice is piercing my soul xx
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HUGS for a new day! Make it a great day!
🙂
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Fabulous poem Ivor – one of your best yet! :O) x
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Oh Lisa, you’ve made my day….
I worked and wrote so hard to convey the meaning of the poem……..
To write a proper spiritual piece is no easy task, and I don’t write many for that reason, you have to be precise in what you’re trying to say….. xx
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I’m so glad :O) Your hard work really paid off! xx
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very profound, glad you were saved! Her voice is exquisite 🙂
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Thank you Kate, Her voice is superb, and I hope my poem and words, did justice to the meaning of “His” helping hand….
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He is within you Ivor, often we project it externally because we struggle to believe He is All Pervasive …
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Ivor, this is one of your best and Rhiannon has a lovely voice.
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Thank you Eugenia, I worked hard on this one to achieve that feeling that “His” is always available there to save you. 😊🙄
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