“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Note: Seeking love and salvation, our heroine slowly returns home, let down once again, gutted but brave she alone will find her way.

John 16.33 is a companion piece to John 3.8 posted May 2022. Check it out via this link: https://rolyandrewsauthor.com/2022/05/20/john-38/. These pieces are dedicated to solo mums everywhere.

John 16.33

The ship and the promise contained within were a mirage.

She cursed her damned hope.

She cursed the wind.

Why did it blow so shallow, so hollow?

Whispering zephyrs offered little but vacant noise.

Leave me be, she cried.

She needed more than words.

She needed salve to heal her wounds.

Love to give her strength and dreams to nourish and savour.

Raising her hand against the breeze,

She shouted, enough. I alone will fight the fight.

I alone will forge my path.  

The wind stopped.

She smiled and continued walking.

This time searching for salvation on her own terms.