Sea change

There is calm and order
on deck,
restfulness below,
dove of peace on the prow.

But turbulence is in the nature
of the vast wet expanse;
so,the helmsman must peer
far ahead to spot tumult
on the way.

If worst fears are confirmed,
an about-turn is done
and a safer course plotted.

Destinations may be set
but the ways there
need to be negotiable,
all aboard being agreeable-
not to rise in mutiny from fear.

So captain, ring the bell and tell
one and all it will be well.

©Jeewan Ramlugun

22 April 2016