"Life's Ocean"

"Life's Ocean"

A Poem by Elizabeth Rawls
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Persevering through life until we reach the end goal. A poem from my ebook "Bleeding Heart"

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“Life’s Ocean”

 

The ocean stretches out--it flows on and on,

The sky and water both mirror images

Of rosy, gold clouds spreading across twin smooth surfaces

--out into the distant horizon.

 

My ship sails on through that never-ending path of water

Sailing desperately to reach that far-off shoreline

Where the two meet as one on the shore of home

--the place where we belong.

 

However…

At times, it seems so very far away, making me want to quit,

Stop and give up

Let the waves throw me where they will until I die--

The route of failure, taking the easy way home

Although, in shame.

 

But hold on, despairing soul--keep sailing!

Sail for those days when you’ll reach the sun’s warm light,

Keep on towards that horizon where Everlasting Life dwells

--steadfast and persevering!--

To that bright light of Heaven…

To your soul’s true home, in victory!

 

Sail through life’s waters, faithful bondservant

Letting God steer your way and filling the sails…

 

…That long and forlorn path will soon come to an end.

Our hope is in Him.

As the sea leaves Its boundary to touch the sky

We leave the shackles of earth to touch the heavens

And are home forever-more……

 

We shall prevail.

 

Persevere!

© 2014 Elizabeth Rawls


Author's Note

Elizabeth Rawls
ignore grammar, was this encouraging or inspirational?

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Very encouraging I must say. 8.7/10

Posted 9 Years Ago


Jack Kennedy

9 Years Ago

Not exactly because me myself has never made a 10/10 work so I can't really give you advice on how t.. read more
Jack Kennedy

9 Years Ago

Have* not has in there. Sorry!
Elizabeth Rawls

9 Years Ago

Makes sense, thanks!

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Elizabeth Rawls
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I am very glad to have one poem ebook published so far. Please, if you are interested visit my website to learn more about me and my writing career, and follow me on twitter, thank you! www.rawlseliza.. more..

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