Safe Place

stryka66 on Nov 13, 2009

Finding an harbour in the times of storm brings security & refreshment.

Harbour light now in view,

As stricken, storm-tossed

vessel seeks refuge.

Welcome sight,

relief’s at hand

Place of safety beckons.

Danger recedes, with

respite from raging seas

~~~~

Broken barque carrying

battered seafarers

ever closer to their destination

Fear subsiding, hopes arising

Soon to be compassed

by the shelter of desired haven

Voyage complete

Trauma soon forgotten

~~~~

‘Til repaired, restored

They venture forth again

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Comments (17)

Fernando on Nov 13, 2009
God is great who repairs and restores me,my safe haven!
Thank you Alec ,great work again.
Noeleen on Nov 13, 2009
Another great piece of writing, thank you
Debra. on Nov 13, 2009
That was an intense and well crafted piece!
ken bultman on Nov 13, 2009
Great metaphor.
Moira62 on Nov 13, 2009
We all need a safe haven from lifes storms ..Thank you Alec..Wonderful
Barbara on Nov 13, 2009
Wonderful! Thank you!
Sourav on Nov 13, 2009
Nice write.
cutedrishti8 on Nov 13, 2009
Great piece of work..
Ingrid on Nov 13, 2009
I agree with Fernando – our safe haven is God!
So well written, thank you Alec
debtraveling on Nov 13, 2009
Lovely writing, Alec. I could relate very much and believe it is true that we find respite in God love … Thank you!
SheBear on Nov 13, 2009
Nice use of metaphor and imagery.
coffeeadict on Nov 13, 2009
Very good. It keeps it short and crisp but so much with so few words…
Alexiandria M Michaels on Nov 14, 2009
loved it!
kate smedley on Nov 14, 2009
I love the imagery and your choice of words in this Alec, beautiful poem.
Casey Mack on Nov 14, 2009
I love the tone and tenor of this, Alec, and I really like that it can be read as literal or as metaphor for life.
julianhw on Nov 14, 2009
Been there (stormy seas and all!) – well written Alec
Roberta J. Morrison on Nov 20, 2009
Very comforting, these safe harbors…in the world, or in the heart…

Hi there!