The sea is very rough
at times, life seems so tough
Up and down, up and down
one of these times perhaps I’ll drown?
Life has highs, life has lows
pleasant surprises, painful blows
sometimes I feel I’m on the mountain top
but other days…I am not
Deep valleys, hard terrain, lonely places
on other occasions, I’m surrounded by smiling faces
Sometimes I wonder: Will I make it through?
My choices might’ve been different, if these results I knew.
Down and up, floating in this stormy sea
wondering how all this came to be
up and down, clinging to the something that floats
scanning the horizon, in hopes of seeing boats
Time goes on, resulting desperation
what is this strange, yet good, sensation?
A soft whisper, I can barely hear
yet clear assurance…Someone is near!
A gentle arm, my whole being upholding
through trials, consistently molding
No matter how frightening the sea does become
He’s always with me. Doubt there is none!
He never abandons, never forsakes
in every storm His presence known, He makes
To Him, Living Hope, I always can cling
and of this assurance joyfully sing!
No matter how rough the frightening sea is
He is always with me. I’m certain of this!
© 2022 Lukas Westevy