Tears Flood the Deck

Waves of life sweep relentless
Breaking against the brow of man
Tears flood the deck then doldrums
Enjoy the sun and good times when you can
Set your course and watch for icebergs
Pick a crew and give them trust
Check yourself when the winds feel worse
Don’t turn back unless you must
Seas will be rough at times, don’t panic
You know yourself, your crew, your ship
If the horizon seems to vanish
Consult your map take time to think
Out on the ocean you’re always turning
To take the wind or avoid the rocks
A single line plotted out on paper
Is really twists and turns and shocks
We’re all out guiding a vessel
No one knows much more than you
Stick to your course, your goal, you mission
That promised land will come into view