Jive Walkin'

That we have but little faith is not sad, but that we have little faithfulness. By faithfulness faith is earned. - Thoreau

When the storm clouds gather.

Run with your arms flailin'.

When the whirlwind blows.

Hold onto the railin'.

When the floodwaters rise.

Commence to bailin'.

When the tide goes out.

Take off sailin'.

When you grow tired and weary.

Stand up to the ailin'.

When tragedy strikes.

Weep the wailin'.

When you're asked to lie.

Deny.

When your soul is renewed.

Hold an unveilin'.

When they start their jive talkin' ...

Get out of the boat and start...

.. jive walkin' ...

Author's Note

"The coward wants resolution, which the brave man can do without. He recognizes no faith above a creed, thinking this straw by which he is moored does him good service, because his sheet anchor does not drag." - Thoreau

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is timely...i think of Dorian and somehow surviving the hurricane and the flooding etc etc. and somehow coming out safe...jive walkin' on water...
maybe God with some prayers will provide the walking shoes for that.
facing possible devastation with a positive attitude...i see that here.
this is a really good piece poetry, Pete.
j.

[Pete]

that dorian sure is a monster. slow moving and strong. causing so much angst as folks debate & wonder about its true path. no matter what we say or do, nature has the last say. unstoppable.
thank you j. ... :)