Quieter Waters.

Experiencing storm, excited seas Stir.......... and soon boisterous Becomes noisily loud. Blown about water is proud. With mountainous waves it tries, To quell force...... to no avail It wants to restore quiet again.............. And fails. Calmer seas, Feeling unpressured will Ease themselves.......... depart From turbulent wilfulness, And find peace. Like our own measured skill In dealing with storms Of the disturbed heart.............. We can permit, ....unwillingly Stressed seas of life To lay us to waste Or gently thwart them...... partly By calm. If we seek harbour, increase our peace By staying gently afloat................ Noting safe ports, ....... stress Will decrease............ Then calmly........ and unafraid Of occasional gale We will prevail........... Our quieter water days Will be here........................... To stay.