Out upon the rocky seas,

A Captain sails his ship,

To destinations, still unknown,

It’s just that kind of trip.

 

It takes some courage, to lay a course,

And cast out on your own,

To set the sail, to follow the wind,

And head where it is blowin’

 

At times that sea will toss and turn,

And question, your very choices,

“You should go back, you’ve made a mistake”,

A chorus of dissenting voices.

 

And the world may see, you at this time,

And challenge your every thought,

For risk is not for everyone,

Nor the goal you’ve ever sought.

 

And life can be, just like this,

Tossed out amidst the waves,

It’s not a life for everyone,

Though…it’s not just for the brave.

 

For we all deserve a little escape,

A chance to find new shores,

A place that we might call our own,

Unlike our home before.

 

To reach that place, we need some strength,

A willingness to believe,

And the courage it takes, to take the leap,

Without the promise of reprieve.

 

So out upon, those rocky waves,

The ship continues to sail,

And faith provides, the wind we need,

Until our hopes prevail.

 

For the courage to journey forward, whenever the seas rage.

-CJG 03/02/2014