This Morning: two poems by John Jay Hunter
- cmbharris
- Jun 12
- 2 min read

image by Oberholster Venita, on Pixabay, modified
Solace and Sense
It was yesterday, the
rains fell bullet proof,
pocking the lawn, and
overflowing the
rain barrels.
Yesterday—a heavy
heart was captive
under my breast, unaware
of the poison being fed.
Last night—
lightning sparked
from east to west, and
the growl of thunder
put bedlam with fear
This morning—I heard
a dove coo, its sweet
melody floated
through my bedroom
window.
This morning—I smelled
the prettiest rose, ran
my fingers through the earth,
and knew God and I were
at rest.
*
Meet Me On The Way
Meet me on the way, dear Lord,
grant me shelter in Your embrace,
cast off my enemies and shame,
rescue me in Your strength.
Show me the error of my way,
heal the wounds I carry,
loose the chains that bind me so.
Meet me on the way, blessed Lord.
Allow my presence in Your shadow
as I touch the hem of Your garment.
Lead me to still waters
whereupon my thirst be quenched;
refresh my soul, and let a contrite
spirit be found in me.
Bestow tranquility in my awakening;
show me Your abode
that may I sit at the foot
of my Father’s throne
Not of my will, dear Lord,
can I champion anything—
but of You, I wait upon this day...
...tarry not long, and
meet me on the way.

John Jay Hunter is an aspiring poet living in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada.
His educational background includes broadcasting, addiction counselling,
and early poetry reading and writing. Nature is at the forefront of John's
work, as he sees parallels with the human condition.
June 2025 issue
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