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The Captain
Some poets in heartbreaking verse and rhyme
Lament of “Waste” and squandering of time.
Your songs fair bards, are far too sad for me!
Let man choose HOPE, - he is created free.
I know a Captain, true and never-failing
Who keeps our ship of life and time a-sailing-
With a strong hand this faithful Skipper steers-
While waters rage - with wakeful eyes and ears.
He tames the surges and the breakers’ squall-
The Skipper’s name: - “Love Unconditional”-
Who’ll fill the void of chances failed or lost-
As Sovereign of Time,- its Lord and Host.
In steady rudder strokes, by storms unfazed-
He probes the depth, but lo! - He found no waste!
He did find pearls, still in shells enshrined -
But waste, - the steadfast Skipper did not find.”
Its taken up, - the smallest kindly deed,
He made it clear, who washed disciples feet,
But change and transformation may take place
For deeds to gain in value by His grace.
So probe- intrepid writers,- do not fear,
Make service to this captain your career;-
As “First, or Second Mate”- it matters not,
Take up the rudder, plow, or pen,- for God.
(c)Elizabeth Dandy
I can truthfully say that i understand where you are coming from and that more people than not would quite possibly agree!