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
