The Calm After the Storm
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FEAR
What began so innocent from loud noises and falling;
Grew something so massive and simply quite appalling.
No sleeping, no eating, no playing, or mingling;
Just grabbing for stuff and all that is blinging.
Hoarding and shoving are habits quick to form;
Expecting the unexpected is now my new norm.
Rash decisions, hasty actions, and days moving fast;
Clear visions, rational thoughts are things of the past.
Overwhelmed with what-ifs, uncertainty, and delusion;
Chaos, my accomplice, creates more confusion.
My reliable sixth sense isn’t making a peep;
My insight and compass have checked out to sleep.
Make the twirling stop so my feet touch the ground;
Paralyzed in time on this doomed merry-go-round.
FAITH
I said, "Lord, but wait—I cannot see";
He replied, "I am your eyes— just keep following Me."
Faith is the unawareness of where you are going;
It's following God blindly because He is all-knowing.
He'll only lead you down paths of true healing;
But He is not pushy—you must be willing.
For in God's hands everything you fear is dissolved;
Your pain and your sorrow will all be resolved.
So, let go and let God—it's the right thing to do;
And you'll be amazed at how He'll help you through.
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About the Book
In this beautiful, poetic, meditation journal, readers are invited to experience the realities of life in an artful, colorful, and majestic way. The dark poems in this book represent the times in our lives when we are in desolation. Whereas, the light poems in the book represent those moments when we are in consolation and are aware of God’s presence in our lives and cognizant of His unconditional peace and love for us. Moving from desolation to consolation is aided by the act of journaling, which serves as a vehicle for readers to work through their difficulties via writing and meditation.
About the Author
Dr. Deidre M. Porter earned her Doctorate degree in Education with an emphasis in Educational Psychology from the University of Southern California, Master’s of Arts degree in Counseling from Loyola Marymount University, and Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine. She recently retired from her rewarding career in higher education, which spanned over three decades. She was inspired to write The Calm After the Storm as a follow up to her seminal work, Ten Poems of Healing. She currently resides in Fountain Valley, California. She enjoys reading, outdoor activities, church gatherings, watching all sports, and spending as much time as possible traveling with her family and friends.