And when the time, oh Father, comes
To cross this life’s tempestuous seas,
Grant that my faith should not succumb,
Hold in the end still true to thee.
Let not the waves of doubt overflow,
Let not my skeptic mind then shake,
Let not the tempest through me blow,
And help me still to keep the faith.
Remind me, God, that I’m a child
And in your hands forever more,
Tempestuous seas will soon be mild
And I shall reach that promised shore.
Then in your arms I’ll finally rest
Safely upon your gentle breast.
Rohini Sunderam is author of Corpoetry – Desert Flower – Five Lives One Day in Bahrain published by Ex-L-Ence Publishing. She is a Canadian of Indian origin, and a semi-retired advertising copywriter. Find out more about her on her blog or on Amazon.
Very beautiful!
Thank you! I always look forward to see the art used along with the poem. It is always done to perfection.
ROHINI: it is a beautiful poem. Congratulations!
You are able to artfully express the core of any human’s mind. That of knowing that life is an adventure to be faced with your doubts, yet always returning to the belief that all will be well. The theater chosen is as natural as the flow of life…
Absolutely so human, so real and what a test of ourselves….
Very moving and heartfelt poem Rohini!
Congratulations Rohini.
Thank you, David Hollywood. You know it means a lot.
lovely Rohini.
Thank you, Amrita.
This poem is excellent! I find deep meaning in its message. Well done!
Thank you, David
Your acknowledgement means a lot, as I enjoy reading all your poems featured by the SCP.
A beautiful meditation, with the two parts of it beautifully linked by the direct address “Father” in the first line, and the acknowledgment of being a child in line 9. Very nicely done!
Thank you, Margaret
You know that must have been the poetic drive, if I recall the ‘child’ just flowed naturally. Thank you for pointing it out.
What a beautifully meaningful poem, I like it.
Thank you
Beautiful
Thank you!
A wonderful read, dear Rohini. Clear, gentle and strong.
Thank you, Kavery!
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Dear Rohini , very moving with its simple sentiments. I do consider you a classical poet.
Thanks JJ,
I’m working on it.