My Heart's Pilot! Poem by Robert Edgar Burns

You are the sail from masts unfurled,
That forward moves my bow.
You are the Captain of my ship,
Who points me where and how.

You are my pilot ably strong,
Who stands firm at the wheel.
I will not question where you lead,
For it’s you who rights my keel.

You are my mighty anchor,
Who holds me firm in place.
I’ll feel no fear in storm tossed seas,
For I see none in your face.

You are the shoreline kept in view
Just furlongs from my stern.
Though far from home for many days
It’s to you I shall return!

I cast my nets out the opposite side
Though empty they have returned.
I always hasten to heed your calls,
It’s a lesson that I have learned.

The nets return full every time,
That I hearken unto your call.
You are the Pilot within my heart,
The Master who’s All in All!