Stormy Sea

Gather round my friends, for I have a tale to tell you. It is about a sailor on his maiden voyage, a young man of eighteen sailing the seas for the first time. It is his adventure and what he learned from the experience. Listen closely, for his words will bring much wisdom.

I wander lonely through the weary world,

Lost on a stormy sea. The waves descend

To crash against my little boat, to climb

Once again like a huge hand, and rend

My world to pieces. Is this the crime

Of sailing? I shudder to see the end.

But no! The clouds above disperse and flee;

Sunlight greets me upon a silent sea.