Stormy Seas
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Anyone can steer when the seas are calm
And I pray your days filled with breezes just
But when the gales begin to fill your sails
Is when we find what is best in us
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When whitecaps wrinkle the glassine surface
And strong winds blow against our lives
We must find the strength of right purpose
And work to determine what survives
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Tossed and turned through a sleepless night
Plagued by the storms without warning
We must hold the helm ever so tight
If we hope to see the next morning
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Set your eyes upon the horizon far
And lash yourself to the sturdy rail
Find the power of who you surely are
For you were always meant to sail
~~~
commonsensiblyspeaking 
Anyone can steer when the seas are calm. Indeed. So well expressed!
Thanks Geoff! That is one of my favorite expressions.
I have been sailing the stormy sea for a while, and it’s very tough, but it also gives me the strength to steer as far as possible. This poetry is a reminder of storms and the courage to sail, another motivating work Brad.
Thank you, my friend! Stay well and stay strong!
Thanks Brad , I will. You take care too
Yes, certainly we were always meant to sail! Beautiful!
Thank you Francisco!
You’re welcome my brother!
hang on!
love the inspiration!
Thank you Jim! I appreciate all the support!
you are welcome!
I interpret your piece as way beyond sailing. I think it’s meant to be a metaphor for life.
Can’t get anything past you Pete! That is exactly the premise. Thank you for all your support!
What a lovely way of talking about the trials of our lives and how we are surviving. This is indeed an uplifting and timely piece Brad. Beautifully written. Love ❤️ Jonikins
Thank you Jonikins!
My pleasure always. ❤️🤗😘