The Owl and The Shepherd Dog

After many months

I row my boat into the shore

after all that time I did explore

and learn new ways

to navigate

and find wisdom

which I did relate

to how I felt

and some uphill climbs

but all the while

there was this time

I knew within was clearing me

to float on water in my vessel

so better times will be greater now

as the past is less

I did my best

and now the beacon shines to sea

as The Owl and The Shepherd Dog are sailing free.

It was the faith that led us long

to follow through and remain strong.

It was the hope that I would hear

messages to keep us clear

of submerged rocks  and swamping waves

that I would know how to behave

and understand,

every thing brings a guiding hand.

So with trust and much gentleness

the swampy times

came to be

the days the sun shone on us cheerfully.

We are and always were I see

whole inside, not riven through,

just keeping the compass on true north

and going forward, travelling forth.

(Written on August 13, 2015)