Vince Bandille Poet Lyric

The Ocean

In an instant the tide has changed
The warm ocean breeze has turned frigid
The ocean... believing I could walk upon it
I now can barely keep my head above it
I am waiting while I'm wading 
For my feet to be set firmly on shore
In the meantime, I accept my fingers will wrinkle
I'm prepared for the riptides to challenge me
But I will not drown...
Not today...
Not tomorrow...
I am waiting while I'm wading
For the day when my feet are set firmly on shore

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Beata Agustin July 3, 2026 at 5:45 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

George Zamalea December 9, 2016 at 12:11 AM It's just a lovely path! Thank you, and welcome! Vince Bandille January 31, 2017 at 6:25 PM Thank you George! Deeply appreciated, and glad to be here.

Bernardo F. Asuncion November 30, 2016 at 8:32 PM The ocean... believing I could walk upon it I now can barely keep my head above it.... Inspiring one indeed!!!!! Congrats on being featured... Vince Bandille December 1, 2016 at 7:12 AM Thank you Bernard!

Marna Henrico November 27, 2016 at 1:37 PM I was completely drawn in. Such courage! I found myself inspired by your fighting spirit... Vince Bandille November 27, 2016 at 1:41 PM Thank you so much this... I'm truly humbled by your words.