He cried tears of sorrow
over creatures who rebelled
and washed the earth clean
of violence in ancient times
( humanity hasn’t changed )
faith-full Noah rode out storm
with motley-crewed menagerie
in huge hand-built (pitched
and precariously pitching) boat
until drencher rain stopped,
floodwaters began to recede
when raven embarks from ark,
on long reconnaissance mission
pumping back and forth across
expansive sea on strong wings.
days later, Noah let out a dove,
delicate creature in search of
nesting place for her young.
first flight aborted, exhausted
re-released after (weak) week
she returns with an olive branch
of peace to the human family (who
bowed) under God’s bow of promise
— aimed back at Him who would
bear our sin and rescue the world.
A prose poem linked to dVerse poets where Laura Bloomsbury encourages us to take flight!
a poem in my pocket 
Jul 30, 2020 @ 18:01:46
A beautiful tribute to Noah and his story!
Jul 30, 2020 @ 19:38:01
Thanks…just a part of God’s greater story 🙂
Jul 29, 2020 @ 17:14:36
We need a dove with an olive branch. (K)
Jul 29, 2020 @ 19:42:47
Yes…I’m praying for God’s Spirit to move.
Jul 29, 2020 @ 15:56:50
The dove with an olive branch of peace – I like the symbolism and retelling of this story.
Jul 29, 2020 @ 16:06:28
Thank you, Grace!
Jul 29, 2020 @ 14:06:23
An interesting take on the biblical story. Odd to me that the crow did not return, and it was the dove dubbed a “bird of peace”.
Jul 29, 2020 @ 16:05:32
Who knew?! 🙂
Jul 29, 2020 @ 13:58:12
Well captured and exquisitely retold, Lynn. Salute
Jul 29, 2020 @ 16:04:46
Thanks, Ron 🙂
Jul 29, 2020 @ 08:04:59
A very beautiful poem Lynn about a frightening time, but there was the great hope, which only Noah and his family proved.
Jul 29, 2020 @ 09:45:52
Amen! Thanks for your comment, Caroline.
Jul 29, 2020 @ 10:30:47
🐦🐦🐦
Jul 29, 2020 @ 03:48:15
kaykuala
under God’s bow of promise
— aimed back at Him who would
bear our sin and rescue the world.
Clever use of Noah’s biblical reference accords access to many types of birds. Yes, they did their share to sight land at the end. Wonderful write Lynn!
Hank
Jul 29, 2020 @ 06:38:55
Thank you, Hank! Noah’s dove and God’s rainbow are signs of His grace.
Jul 28, 2020 @ 23:45:41
You picked some famous birds to highlight and what wondrous symbols they are.
Jul 29, 2020 @ 06:26:39
Thanks for reading, Lisa!
Jul 29, 2020 @ 13:06:11
You’re most welcome.
Jul 28, 2020 @ 22:27:24
Very nice retelling of the story of the Flood. I like your unique use of homophones throughout your poem.
Jul 28, 2020 @ 22:31:02
Thanks for noticing, Dwight 🙂
Jul 29, 2020 @ 08:41:47
I love it!