The earth shook and the sea roared

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It reached 8.9 on the Richter scale
and the hearts of all began to fail
as they forecast a huge Tsunami:
a great tidal wave rising from the sea.

As the gruesome images were displayed
all across the world many people prayed
and for hours waited with baited breath
for the great onslaught that would lead to death.

Watching and waiting for the wave to break
leaving mass destruction in its wake.
It moved on to where Matthew was based
a small island that in its path was placed.

We stood in awe and waited as we prayed
hoping God's great mercy would be displayed.
Then He caused the Tsunami to subside
for many thousands more would have died.

The earth may shake and mighty waves roar
but He that inhabits the heavens saw.
The earthquake that began in Japan
and reached down to help the plight of man.

Praise God for His favour and His grace
so freely bestowed upon the human race.
Praise Him for His great salvation
lavished on every tribe and nation.

About this poem

Written after hearing of a Tsunami heading towards the Philippines

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Submitted by royston on September 22, 2021

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AABB CCDD EEFF CCGG XXHH IIJJ
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 950
Words 177
Stanzas 6
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4

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