The storm clouds collect overhead in silence
Yet at the same time speak in ominous tone
There is no time to turn back
The light is disappearing quickly and darkness settles in
The waves that were once still and calm begin to roll and
rock the boat
And the gentle lullaby of the breeze grows stronger and
whips my hair into my eyes
In minutes, everything grows stronger
I’m no longer able to stand still against the tide as it
rocks the boat back and forth
I’m soaked, the light is gone, and I can’t stand still yet
I must hold firmly to the helm
Where’s my direction?
It’s all so dark and gloomy.
The world beats at every inch of my boat and me.
Is the fight even worth it? What are my chances to make it through?
There are dangers ahead and I can’t see them
I look to the pitched black sky and wonder, “What else is
there for me to do?”
I’m fighting, yet losing.
My strength is waning, as is my hope.
There’s nothing here but darkness, nothing but despair.
I want to give up.
But as I feel myself about to give out, something appears
from the distance
Something small, difficult to see, but slowly growing brighter
It shines upon the dangers before me
My eyes are opened, and I see
I’m not so far away from safety
If only I could just hold on a little longer
I focus carefully the light as it shines from the hill
As it guides me around the rocks, and leads me through
the waves
Until at last I’m arrived safe on land.
Safe at last,
With the light above me welcoming me home.
