A Tillerman's Story

A Tillerman's Story
To each, a compass, would I give this day.., to help guide through the treacherous waters of life. For we humans, oft found wanting, do stray..! bumping bows of other's, leave hearts torn in strife. Wield well this gift, to find love and compassion.., reach out your hand, to those who can't help themselves. Keel mindful of other's compass fashioned.., not empty heart'd parcels left on empty shelves. Course plotted, life's vessel yours to command.., not squalid, rudderless tillerman to relent. To reason, be fast friend, tho' understand... the Universe may still hold you in contempt. Keep song in your heart, and let voice be likened to a lightning rod's. "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and to God the things that are God's." The moral & gift of the Tillerman's story... use your compass to find a path to Glory.
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." -Mahatma Gandhi
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Cohen Avatar
February 20, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Wish I saw this sooner. Wonderful stuff. The poem, video and music work together to make a powerful good feeling. Plus, I'm a sucker for astro pics. Thanks for creating this.
Dietrich Avatar
January 26, 2020 at 4:48 PM
at last, I found one!! this lyrical poem of inspiration. WEll done!!
Shaw Avatar
August 18, 2019 at 5:34 PM
Perfect piece of music to a lovely moral binding poem - you can steer the tiller and I will hold the lamp to show the way . . .
Theraven Avatar
August 26, 2019 at 12:17 AM
Steady as she goes...,full speed ahead. Thank you lamplighter. -Richard
Ravidas Avatar
August 17, 2019 at 8:49 AM
Perfect silver, QtR. Pls, accept my best congrats)
Andresen Avatar
August 16, 2019 at 3:07 AM
- A great story, with both wisdom and morals, Richard - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 15, 2019 at 5:06 PM
You embrace our world as the gift that it is including all lifeforms of land and sea. A glorious entry so deserving of your podium win! Congratulations! : ) xxoo
Horn Avatar
August 15, 2019 at 6:08 AM
I remember the song Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stephens. Will have to check it out on Google.
Babbit Avatar
August 6, 2019 at 9:24 AM
Gladly would I take the compass. Allow the waves and ea to buffet me as long as I am guided by the unseen God.
Theraven Avatar
August 11, 2019 at 7:07 PM
DM, Thanks for the comment. Please see my comment to Victor. -Acker Bilk fan club
Ravidas Avatar
August 5, 2019 at 11:12 AM
"Let voice be likened to a lightning rod's". Oh, that's well said, QtR. 2 tea 2 Tillerman) Gandhi's quote is also beautiful. P.S.: The way of mercy is bumpy and long. Following this way, it often comes to mind that happiness is just a temporary absence of unhappiness.
Theraven Avatar
August 11, 2019 at 7:08 PM
Kurt, Thanks for the comment. Please see my comment to Victor. -Acker Bilk fan club
Merryman Avatar
August 3, 2019 at 3:05 PM
An interesting and inspiring write! I enjoyed reading it! Love, Kim
Theraven Avatar
August 4, 2019 at 1:16 AM
Kim, Thank you for your comment. Also congratulations on your PoTD alluding to the seven daughters of Atlas & Pleione(?) -Richard
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