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Trying to navigate and keep afloat.

Seafairers And Their Sailing Boats

We sail through life upon stormy waters
And sometimes calm
We need to keep stable
To survive and keep afloat
Sometimes we use a compass and sextant
To navigate steering in the right direction
Exploring new adventures
And avenues



With the wind in our sails
We journey hopefully
Toward the horizon ahead and the hanging sun
The folding waves 
Wild and unpredictable unforgiving
Have taken
So many to their early graves

Foreboding  dark skies 
Lightening cracks
Tymphony drums rumble
Cymbals  crash

We all need someone
To keep us afloat
Not to crash onto the rocks
Safely harboured and firmly anchored
So we don't drift away.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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March 25, 2024 at 8:59 AM
Hey Peter, a powerful metaphor for life's journey! I loved how the image of navigating stormy waters and calm seas perfectly captures the ups and downs we all face. The poem's strength lies in its relatable imagery – the compass and sextant representing guidance, the wind in the sails symbolizing hope, and the folding waves reflecting life's uncertainties. - Great Work!!
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