Salvation.

When I thought all was over,
When I thought the beginning was the end.
When life turned upside down,
And the sun was far from the earth,
When darkness grip my heart,
Encumbering my mind with fear.
Down on my knees I cried,
Praying for heaven to come and help.

When the sky was coming down on me,
When the earth was sinking below my feet,
When the Stars are twinkling darkness,
And the moon turned its back at me..
When my hope was quietly dying,
And rainbows of death overshadowed me,
I called on to my father in heaven,
Who came in haste to rescue me.

Author's Note

Just feel like sharing this.

Thanks for your review.

Reviews

[Nolo Segundo]

Yes, Kay, I learned as a very troubled young man 50 years ago that God is always listening-- and waiting for us to call on Him.

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

You are right.
Thank you so much, Nolo.

[kitty]

Faith in our God is a salvation we need especially when He is speaking to us through natural disasters. He tells us to abandon our sinful ways and follow Him.

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you for your thoughtful review, Kitty.

[barleygirl]

The best two lines:
"When the Stars are twinkling darkness,
And the moon turned its back at me."
(especially "twinkling darkness" - so uniquely stated!)

The weakest line: first one (should draw the reader in, but it's bland and not descriptive of anything that explodes in the reader's senses).

All in all, this is a strong relatable poem that appears to present a Christian viewpoint, but without any of the religiosity that can sometimes weigh a spiritual poem down for me. This is light & meaningful, no matter how a reader views the spiritual connection (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you so much, Margie.
I'm learning everyday.
And I really appreciate this.

[Jibey]

The power of nature moves us and affects as, as you capture here in graphic and dramatic images. 'The heavens declare the glory of God'... and many a man and woman fall to their knees and give thanks for the power that surpasses understanding, but can be felt as a father's care and assurance of love.

A pleasing write.

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you for your understanding review, Jibey.
It's an amazing experience to have faith and believe that all can be done through God.

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem. We need to pray often to keep our sanity. To learn, we don't walk alone. Thank you Kay for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you so much for also given this thoughtful review.
I really appreciate it, Coyote.

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure Kay and you are welcome.

[Dara]

This is so beautiful and a wonderfully intimate look at spirituality and how in our darkest hour there is still peace of mind to be found. Simply love this write.

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you so much, Dara.
Sometime we have what it takes to be free but we rarely understand how to used them.

I really appreciate your kind review.

[NotUsinganymore]

Very nice religious poem. I am not one for religion but I can see why it can help others. c:

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you so much, Junglee.
I really appreciate your visit and your point of view.

[R.E. Ray]

Beautiful poem, Kay. This reminds me of something a friend kindly told me when I had lost my faith. "If you don't get on your knees and pray, God will put you there... mercifully." Thank you for sharing this one.

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you, Ray.
We just have to have that faith and believe.
I think that's how we can be strong.
I really appreciate your contribution.

[Laura Kate]

This is truly beautiful. You portrayed such a feeling of helplessness, loss and despair, I was relieved to read the last line. A poem of hope.

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you, Laura.
It's been so long. Hope you're doing well?

And, I really appreciate your wonderful review.

[Laura Kate]

Thank you, I have been away working and was unable to concentrate enough time on here. I am happy to be back and am catching up! Hope you are well too. Best, Laura.

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Yes. Thank you.
And well back.

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

I mean welcome back.

[Laura Kate]

Thank you :)

[Li]

Wow this reminds me of a writing I read recently of how God waits on us to call him.
'In ancient Greek tragedies, there’s a common device called “Deus ex machina.” The plot builds up to a disastrous climax, and just when it looks as though all hope is lost, a god appears and saves the day. That’s an important piece of archetypal information. At the last moment, when things look the worst, God does tend to appear. Not because he has a sadistic sense of humor, waiting until we’re totally desperate before showing us his muscle. He takes so long because it’s not until then that we bother to think about Him. All this time, we thought we were waiting for Him. Little did we know, He was waiting for us.' Just thought I'd share. Beautifully expressed Kay.

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you very much Li.
Only we can realize how far we've gone away from God, then we'll know how much he wants us back.
I noticed something in we human being, we'll never call for help until we are pushed to the wall.

Thank you for your wonderful review once again.