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Life is a Voyage

 














One day you will leave, safety of the harbor;
Into the ocean of unknowns and the knowns,
Waves of despair will come and go,
Tides of sorrow will be high and low.

But beyond the horizon it is a beautiful world,
Let your hopes keep the doors ajar.
Enjoy the sail along the way,
Even if you are cast away.

Life is not the ports you dock,
Nor it is the seas you cross,
Captain your ship in life's voyage,
Journey is what matters for us.

As you move ahead in life 
Keep in mind what you leave behind
When you face, troubled water;
Be calm Be patient & drop the anchor. 

Be like water, or a star
Guide fellow travelers, near & far.
Share your joys & spread the smiles
All around you and all the while.

*****
Happy 2nd Birthday Misha
Maa, Bapa
13-January-2022
Location: Paradeep, Odisha, India

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