navwin » Main Forums » Spiritual Journeys #2 » Charting A Course
Spiritual Journeys #2
Post A Reply Post New Topic Charting A Course Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Trillium
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Patricius
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

0 posted 2004-04-29 07:25 PM






Charting A Course

I'm not the master of my craft.
Although I've trimmed it fore and aft,
I've coiled the ropes and tightened sail,
But it is all to no avail!

I'm at the whim of tide and sea,
Not knowing where they carry me.
I'm at the wild winds beck and call.
A puppet really, for them all.

There's little I can do alone.
I need the help of One who's known
Each step my feet have blindly trod,
Upon the pathway to my God!

Now since He's always been with me,
I'm praying He will keep me free,
Of reefs and rocks, of storms and strife
And help me chart a course through life!

                  



© Copyright 2004 Betty Lou Hebert - All Rights Reserved
Joyce Johnson
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912
Washington State
1 posted 2004-04-29 10:23 PM


And He will Betty.  This is a lovely, prayerful poem.  Love, Joyce
Trillium
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Patricius
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098
Idaho, USA
2 posted 2004-04-30 07:51 PM


Dear Joyce:

Thanks.  I always appreciate your comments.

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Beasley
Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682
Cheboygan,MI USA
3 posted 2004-05-02 09:50 AM


Another beauty!
Love it!
Barb

Trillium
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Patricius
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098
Idaho, USA
4 posted 2004-05-02 10:26 PM


Thank you Barb!

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Isobel
Senior Member
since 2004-01-17
Posts 529
Qld, Australia
5 posted 2004-05-10 09:24 AM


Dear Betty Lou

Reading this poem reminds me of how we 'Chart A Course' for our own lives.  Sometimes it is out of our hands and we ask God for His Guidance.

Love Isobel ox


Trillium
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Patricius
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098
Idaho, USA
6 posted 2004-05-11 12:01 PM


Dear isobel:  Thanks.  The course we chart does not always come to pass, as we both know.

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Main Forums » Spiritual Journeys #2 » Charting A Course

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary