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voyage of redemption
by Jon Michael Willey

Saturday, October 22, 2011
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A sailor's prayer?

voyage of redemption

 

i’ve bridged disappointment and lament

the points separated by the narrows at Kent

hoisted the sails aboard transcendental

tacking through the gales of transgression

 

into backwaters where I’ll cast anchor

deep into the murky waters of revival

to kneel and pray ‘neath moon shade

my soul searching for accord…redemption

10/22/2011

Jon Michael Willey


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Reviewed by Tinka Boukes 11/10/2011
OUtstanding piece...powerful!!

Love Tinka
Reviewed by Janice Springs Hamilton 11/7/2011
I'm still reading you my friend; though my present labor prohibits frequent visits... with each visit, I am overwhelmed by your talent... I so enjoyed the way you metaphorically expressed this journey by means of sailing to get to a place called redemption! Blessings! Janice Beaty Springs
Reviewed by Charlie 11/2/2011
Simple words with a powerful undercurrent that smacks of truth. Penetrating. --charlie
Reviewed by Kathy Armijo 11/1/2011
There are so many thoughts 'attacking' my brain as read and re-read this incredible poem. It is JUST the right poem at JUST the right time for me. God always points me in the direction that I need to go and when I need to be there. I have been away from the Den for way tooooo long. Your poem is exactly what I need. Tak care and God bless you, my friend.
Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen 10/31/2011
captivating haunt of a write, jon.
resonates at a sub-atomic level.
moon shade and the quest for revival--very ancient & penetrating stuff.
love it!
peace & blessings,
carolyn
Reviewed by Vivian Dawson 10/30/2011
A "living" journey
worthy to let sail!!
~Jon~
You Present so vivid!!!

Lady Vivian
Reviewed by Axilea MU 10/30/2011
A true poetic gem with a soulful metaphor. It begins with great energy in that bridging of "disappointment and lament"... then, there is this feeling of meditation and introspection, a quiet moment to be in touch with oneself. Redemption, a strong word, both meaningful and mysterious. Thank you for sharing Jon.



Axilea

Reviewed by Joyce Bell 10/27/2011
WE ARE ALL SAILORS ON THIS SEA OF LIFE AND...YES...SOMEWHERE ALONG THE 'JOURNEY' ONE 'MUST' SEEK...REDEMPTION. FOR, THAT'S WHAT THE 'VOYAGE' IS ALL ABOUT IN THE FIRST PLACE. A FANTASTIC WORK! THANKS FOR SHARING THIS KEEPER. LOVE, BLESSINGS & FAITH...
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 10/26/2011
Thank you for sharing this meaningful metaphorical offering, Jon. I am certain that many can relate to the theme that you are sharing through your verses here. Love and peace to you, my friend.

Regis
Reviewed by Carole Mathys 10/26/2011
A deep inner look at a soul searching for that path to redemption...beautiful and touching piece, Jon Michael...
love and peace dear friend, Carole~
Reviewed by E T Waldron 10/26/2011
Splendid metaphor and poetry,Jon! you are a deep thinker,and it shows in your great work!Good to read you again!;-)

luv,
et
Reviewed by Mary Lacey, Desertrat 10/25/2011
Jon Michael,

Combining redemption with sailing. Very clever. This was a wonderful write.

Mary
Reviewed by jude forese 10/24/2011
a voyage of redemption is a journey into the soul ...

excellent introspective allegorical work ...
Reviewed by Christine Alwin 10/24/2011
Beautiful honest soul searching plea, prayers are answered..love the line..."my soul searching for accord…redemption"
Blessings,
Christine
Reviewed by pat medlin 10/24/2011
nice
Reviewed by Andy Turner 10/24/2011
A most powerful allegory as one circumnavigates the forever changing seas of life.

I guess in Dover, Kent, they've literally done this, by digging a tunnel under the sea.
Reviewed by Felix Perry 10/24/2011
Well done my friend...after just doing a collab with Christine Alwin along a nautical theme (Adrift/Anchor) this one is easy to relate to.
fee
Reviewed by Abdi-Noor Mohamed (Eagle Of Hope) 10/23/2011
Expertly articulated poem reflecting feelings and emotions of deep human concern. Loved this very much, jon.
Reviewed by Ronald Hull 10/23/2011
Great allegory for the stormy waters of life.

Ron
Reviewed by Christine Tsen 10/23/2011
What a deeply profound and personal journey into which you have allowed us to glimpse this sailor's soul!
Blessings,
Christine
Reviewed by John Flanagan 10/23/2011
For me, there's the suggestion of escape,
escape from what's unworthy and worthless,
escape to something morally valuable
and to a wished-for harmony where the soul
is at peace.
This reaches me within, Jon, My Friend;
i feel its prayer.

John
Reviewed by Kate Burnside 10/23/2011
The mood and atmosphere of this poem seeps into my very bones, Jon. I feel I can know this soul intimately from only this briefest of cameos that you present because it is a state, a condition of being that perhaps prevails throughout navigating the waters of life that we are constantly cast upon. It also speaks to me of the constant "closeness" of the attitude of prayer, conscious or unconscious which, irrespective of calm or stormy waters, is perhaps an underpinning posture that keeps us questing and seeking answers to the drift of a journey we have no choice but to engage in. Powerful work and strong capture. Plumb deep and find peace! xx
Reviewed by Liana Margiva 10/23/2011
WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!! ...'I've bridged disappointment and lament the points separated by the narrows'...'to kneel and pray 'neath moon shade my soul rearching for accord...redemption'------- I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
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