Karen L. Oberst, Freelance Writer - Poetry - Peter Saw the Wind

Peter Saw the Wind
by Karen L. Oberst

Peter saw the wind.
Peter saw the wind.
Walking on the waves
Heading toward Jesus
Peter saw the wind-
And was afraid.

Not the clouds.
Not the waves.
Not the before-dawn blackness.
Peter saw the wind.

He had seen Jesus.
They'd all seen Jesus.
"A ghost!" they cried.
Now out of the boat
Peter saw the wind-
And he sank.

What do I see
When I look around me?
Are my eyes on Jesus?
Or do I see the wind?

Do I see the waves;
The danger that's real?
Or focus on the insubstantial
See the wind-and fear.

Lord, when you call me out of the boat
And I gather my courage and come
May I keep my eyes on you.
Keep my trust in you.
And never, not ever,
Notice the wind,


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