Get Your Premium Membership

When the Winds Change

All of life is but a ship at sea
Sailing along, very free
Its only friend is the breeze
Caressing its sails with ease
When the winds blow north
The ship moves forth
Venturing along into new shores
Like when life opens doors
When the breezes blow south
None dares open his mouth
For dangers and perils are near
Threatening that which is dear 
When the winds blow to the east
All movement is then ceased
The ship stops and even moves back
Just as when life turns pitch black
When the breeze blows west
It is time for a little rest
To recharge on a new shore’s banks
And to give the gods many thanks
Then again, when the winds are good
The shipmaster checks his ship’s wood
Out of the sea, the anchor rises
And life brings on new surprises

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 10/31/2024 6:47:00 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.
Login to Reply
Date: 1/28/2016 9:39:00 PM
Charbel Tadros,, Congrats on your awesome win. I'm so behind here, the SEA theme is perfect. Love LINDA
Login to Reply
Date: 1/18/2016 11:23:00 PM
Charbel, Congratulations on your Fine Sea win... Stop by my latest blog "This is HOW I FEEL" if you'd like. LOVE SKAT
Login to Reply
Date: 1/18/2016 11:00:00 PM
Very wonderful write Charbel.. loved reading this morning.. congrats on big win!
Login to Reply

Book: Reflection on the Important Things