Serenity

Peace-kissed silences
In midst of harm,
Held securely by
God's strong Arm.

Asleep 'mid the waves
Lashing the ship;
Keeping quiet control
O'er mind and lip.

Content--regardless
Of circumstance:
calm that causes
Fear to dance.

. . . Serenity.

This poem won second place for the September 2012 poetry contest