This Isn’t a Poem… It’s a True Story.

A childhood moment I’ve never forgotten..

When I was 5 years old… I wanted to go outside and play..
But my mama said no — because it was storming..
And what Mama says… goes..

Thunderbolt and lightning…
very very frightening…

I stood there at the glass screen door.. watching the storm roll and roar —
and I knew what I needed to do if I wanted to go outside anytime soon..

I wasn’t your typical five-year-old boy..

So I went before my God..

I prayed to Him..
I thanked Him..
I asked for His help..

And then — with the kind of faith only a child can hold —
I spoke with authority to the storm…
and commanded it to stop..

And just like that —
it did..

The wind… the rain… the thunder… the lightning…
ceased immediately..

Sunlight broke the clouds.
Silence fell..
And I walked out into the yard…
to play…

“” I was so much older then… I’m younger than that now …””
— Bob Dylan

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© Bryan H. 2025 — All Rights Reserved

25 Replies to “This Isn’t a Poem… It’s a True Story.”

  1. Your story feels warm, Loia, like a gentle embrace reminding us that simple faith often carries the greatest miracles. Your childhood confidence shines as a priceless spiritual treasure, and your willingness to share this tender memory shows how real and powerful a child’s trust can be.

    Your prayer’s strength seems to come from pure belief fully aligned with divine timing, creating a clear path for your request to be heard. Your honesty awakens our longing for childlike innocence and guides us back to the heart of true, courageous faith.

    Bold Awakening Through Childlike Faith Essence

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    1. Thank you… that was beautiful to read.. I just shared a real memory.. and I’m thankful God used it to stir something in you.. Childlike faith is simple.. and carries a power adults forget..

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  2. Your true story is both adorable in many ways and whitty. ” I was so much older than, I am so much younger now” and ” what mama says..goes” Adore your true stories that are Not poems, yet written in the form of a poem. Lol Much love sent your way have a blessed Sunday

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    1. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.. I didn’t give much thought to this one.. I started on it.. and it just kinda flowed out with each line.. didn’t take long to finish it.. I appreciate you and your words.. ty` again

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    1. Thank you friend… I couldn’t have said it any better.. I also enjoyed your words on the little ones.. thank you for your time and your comment.. God bless you

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