STRANGER

I too am a stranger
on the shore
of the sea of love,
wondering what fate
would have in store for me
were I to gather my courage,
trust my instinct and
simply sail off.

Sorely am I tempted to do so
yet there is an inner caution
holding me in place,
not releasing me to go -
the more I am restrained
the more anxious I become,
the beckoning ocean
the far reaching horizon
desperate am I to sail
not yet, I fear I will fail.

Suddenly, as out of nowhere,
a voice familiar with cheer
taking my hand to join me
no more need to tarry my dear,
let us weigh anchor
set all sail
turn full rudder
head out the channel
to the sea of love
where mild breezes
the fresh sea air stirs
cleansing our minds and hearts
together to face all challenges
no longer a stranger on the shore.

 

Herbert Holzbauer
© January 2003

Midi: "Stranger on the Shore"
(Benennidos AccordionMidi)

Photo: "New Zealand Sunset"