It's time I set sail for an unknown shore,
I've rigged the mast the best that I could,
My destination's a mystery,
And I fear, perhaps more than I should
Blindly I've wandered, so what's left to fear....
Another storm? I've weathered them all,
Love's tangled vines have tripped me before,
So it's of small concern if I fall
And should a wave cause my boat to capsize....
More than once I've drowned in my own tears,
Then cruelly revived, against my will,
And so this is the least of my fears
I may encounter nights as black as coal,
Frosty winds that could turn flames to ice,
But should this come to pass, I'm prepared,
I'll recite his love poems, once or twice
And I'll stare at the sky's diamond necklace,
Recalling how we loved 'neath the stars,
When will I cease to yearn for love lost?
Old wounds hurt when you pick at the scars
I'm ready to break the bonds of this Earth,
Long enough on its thorns have I trod,
At journey's end, may I find my peace,
And forgiveness in the heart of God
I've read this poem several times over the past day or so and like it more each time I read it. Life can be tough, sometimes seem cruel, but we must try to cope as best we can without intentionally hurting others. You've lived a good life, therefore you should have no fear of death. Some lovely lines in this poem, the last two stanzas are exceptional. Well done.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
For an unknown shore! ! Thanks for sharing.