The Vortex

THE VORTEX

 

The uncharted seas of life

Stretch from frigid arctic seas of despair

To balmy tropic seas of love and joy

This voyage be begin at birth

Leaving the safe harbour of our Mother’s womb

With no idea of the ports ahead

 

Like the Tall ships we sail before the wind

Gliding smoothly through gentle swells

Tacking wildly in squalls and storms

Looking for a port to dock

Becalmed at time in the doldrums of life

Desperately looking for a friendly landmark

 

Each tack we take a turn toward adventure

Blindly sailing to the Harbour we seek

Sometimes running aground on jagged rocks

Beneath the glassy surface

To limp back to port

Or if our luck holds

The swell gentle lifts us clear

As we boldly sail towards our destination

 

Some times as we sail past each other

We lose control of our rudder

When we unwittingly slip over the brink

Of a whirlpool that draws us spiralling in

Gently at first. Then with incredible force

Until we come together, or another storm comes

Sending us scuttling in the other direction

 

Into this vortex I unknowingly sailed

Gradually but strongly pulled to you

I might have sailed away, but no

In you I began to see the port

Where I longed to be

And from this mutual harbour we will sail together

Through stormy tropical seas.

 

By Bob Richards