by Mark Weinrich

When the curtain of fear
falls like a tempest
remember the Lord,
consider His stroll
on the waves.

When the weather 
piles up with disaster 
and terror-tossed minds 
conjure a ghost.
We, like the poor disciples
can abandon all hope.

Then Jesus calms the outer
and inner storms, the fears
both real and unreal.
With His comforting smile
and consoling words
peace so unbelievable 
turns the sea to glass.

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Mark Weinrich lives a creative life as a writer, photographer, musician, and artist—all wrapped together in an outdoorsman. He is a retired pastor and nine-year cancer survivor. His writing and photography have appeared in over 139 news stand, inspirational, and literary publications. He has sold eight children’s books and currently has two fantasy novels on Kindle.