Tend Your Sails
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We seek a sense of control
In an uncontrollable world
A battle ground immense
And we are so very small
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But our battles, not external
The enemies are not without
They are within ourselves
Within our very souls
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We must master our minds
Where thoughts lead fears
And fears push actions
And actions leave marks
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We are but small boats
Assail on a vast ocean
And our true calling
Is to Captain the best we can
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We cannot control the wind
Nor calm the tossing waves
We must seek our guiding star
And steer our own lives
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That is all the control
That one can ever hope for
A steady hand at the tiller
Till reaching the final shore
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
100% truth. My problem is that this, like many things, is easy to say and not so easy to do!
True that. Love you sis!
Very interesting thoughts and quite a lovely poem, striving for truth, control and a well thought out and well behaved life. It takes quite a lot of maturity, willpower and mastery my friend. All the best to you,
FBC.
Thank you my dear friend!
My pleasure my friend!
That’s all we have
This reminds me of Oliver Hazard Perry’s famous quote, “We have met the enemy, and they are ours.” The more popular and accurate spinoff is, “We have met the enemy, and he is us.”
Thanks Pete! Both of those quotes could apply here.
well said, Brad. makes me think of another way of interpreting the phrase “Think Globally, Act Locally”…
Thanks Jim!
I love when you write poems about pirates
And I love it when you read my poems….💖
love this
Thank you Darin!