Consider the Whale

Repetition, the poet Ray McGinnis taught us,
brings deeper layers to life, or creates rhythm,
it rests the mind, or turns the words
like facets of a diamond held to the light.

Sacred Writing Night at Calvary produced some rich spiritual insights to share.

Here is Amilda Horne's venture into Biblical folklore and contemporary self care.
A word of God for us, the people of God...?


CONSIDER THE WHALE

Consider the whale.
Jonah was swallowed into a forced retreat.

Consider the whale.
Job was asked whether one would agree to be his slave.

Consider the whale,
A free strong intelligent creature.

Consider the whale,
No cave needed for protection. She carries her own.

Consider the whale,
No tolerance. No risk of abuse.

Consider the whale,
Cavorting in the sea and sunlight.

Consider the whale,
A great creature, singing tales and truths, composed.

Consider the whale,
Traveling with stability through all currents.

Consider the whale,
What does she fear?

Consider the whale,
Be still my soul.

Consider the whale,
The tide is turning.

~ Amilda K. Horne