The Voyage
As a young man, I cast off my line
And sailed into life's sea
My destination was unknown
Just happy to be free
I oft sailed troubled waters
Furling sails til the time when
I'd ridden out the turbulence
And my seas were calm again
Each storm I met would leave it's mark
But it also helped me see
It's all part of the voyage
It made a stronger me
My trips took me to many shores
Each offered something new
I would fill my hold with knowledge
Then my anchor weigh anew
My moral compass set my course
Truth kept my vessel straight
Integrity filled out my sails
Friendship was my mate
But alas, this weary sailor
Knew when he should sail no more
Since time and tide had run their course
I set a course for shore
I sailed into life's harbor
Where my anchor came to rest
Threw my seabag on my shoulder
Full of memories from my quest.
I often open up the bag
And relive the years inside
Back when I was a young man
And I rode the rising tide
Copyright © Bob Quigley | Year Posted 2012
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