Saturday, July 23, 2011

The Watchtower

I hear the clangor of the ocean
as the waves reach out for sand
I see the swell translucent
As it spits at where I stand

I remember the gush of saltwater
barreling over my head
salt stinging the cut on my lip
as I discover what I most dread

Engaging with the winds
crying out to no avail
twisting my body along the rocks
Time starts to sail

Shining like a beacon
through the dence, darkest gloom
Is a tower of light standing tall
appearing not a bit too soon

Watching over me
guiding me to a safer place
showing the way to get there
while it eagerly awaits

I muster up all my strength
to swim as though I'm already dead
to save what's left of my life
Then a voice comes in my head

"Come to me you who are toiling
come to me you who are trodden underfoot
I will give you peace and rest
You will find refreshment if you look"

I remember it's not only the light
That saved me that very day
It was my perseverance through the storm
And our loving God who helped me find my way!


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