Captain of Our Own Ship

All of us in this human race
have trials and tribulations to face.
We're special and complex in our own way
with simple joys and hopes to display.

Night can be magic and days hold delight
for those who use their wise insight.
For in our hands we hold the key
to wellness and recovery.

A life-long journey's what we're on
with love and laughter sometimes gone.
But in the end it's ours to keep
for we've learned how to swim the deep.

Captain of our very own ship
at times we might just make a slip.
Tossed about on a sea of disaster
yet we need simply to tread faster.

Need to gather strength from within
for there's the prize of life to win.
Pages in our book to fill
and getting that boulder up that hill.

Successes might be big or small-
it matters not, be proud of them all.
You're such a wonderment in your own way
so sing out loud- you've a lot to say!


written December 1st, 2014

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 1/10/2015 6:28:00 PM
Beautifully said Deb and a belated congratulations for this marvelous win... Verlena
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Date: 12/27/2014 10:27:00 AM
a 7 and a fav.......:)
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Date: 12/27/2014 10:26:00 AM
Deb, Congratulations on your win. I'm finally making time to read every entry, intended for me in Shadow's Hamilton depression contest. It was a tough fight, however at the end I prayed, and asked to take over and he did. WOW, it was what I call a miracle. Thanks for lifting my day with this poem... Love LINDA
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Date: 12/9/2014 10:49:00 PM
A very inspirational piece for helping us gather our inner strength and courage. Congrats to your great WIN Deb! ^_^
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Date: 12/9/2014 3:49:00 PM
Congratulations on your win with this enticing write. I hope Linda loves it I do.
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Date: 12/9/2014 7:54:00 AM
Great write Deb! Congrats on big win!
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Date: 12/9/2014 6:44:00 AM
congrats on win with this great poem Deb I am sure Linda will love it hugs
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Date: 12/2/2014 12:38:00 AM
Hi Deb.... lovely poem
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Date: 12/2/2014 12:21:00 AM
Beautiful and inspiring words, Deb! It's great reading a new poem from you...hope there's many more to come! Hugs, Rhonda
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