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‘Tempestuous Seas’ by Rohini Sunderam

December 4, 2020
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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. 

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Comments 21

  1. Joe Tessitore says:
    6 years ago

    Very beautiful!

    Reply
    • Rohini Sunderam says:
      6 years ago

      Thank you! I always look forward to see the art used along with the poem. It is always done to perfection.

      Reply
      • Roren says:
        6 years ago

        ROHINI: it is a beautiful poem. Congratulations!

        Reply
      • anjan muhury says:
        6 years ago

        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….

        Reply
      • Neena Macedo says:
        6 years ago

        Very moving and heartfelt poem Rohini!

        Reply
  2. David Hollywood says:
    6 years ago

    Congratulations Rohini.

    Reply
    • Rohini Sunderam says:
      6 years ago

      Thank you, David Hollywood. You know it means a lot.

      Reply
  3. Amrita Valan says:
    6 years ago

    lovely Rohini.

    Reply
    • Rohini Sunderam, says:
      6 years ago

      Thank you, Amrita.

      Reply
  4. David Paul Behrens says:
    6 years ago

    This poem is excellent! I find deep meaning in its message. Well done!

    Reply
    • Rohini S says:
      6 years ago

      Thank you, David
      Your acknowledgement means a lot, as I enjoy reading all your poems featured by the SCP.

      Reply
  5. Margaret Coats says:
    6 years ago

    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!

    Reply
    • Rohini Sunderam says:
      6 years ago

      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.

      Reply
  6. Yael says:
    6 years ago

    What a beautifully meaningful poem, I like it.

    Reply
    • Rohini Sunderam says:
      6 years ago

      Thank you

      Reply
  7. Glen Stansfield says:
    6 years ago

    Beautiful

    Reply
    • Rohini Sunderam says:
      6 years ago

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. kavery nambisan says:
    6 years ago

    A wonderful read, dear Rohini. Clear, gentle and strong.

    Reply
    • Rohini Sunderam says:
      6 years ago

      Thank you, Kavery!
      Now your comment showed up.

      Reply
  9. Jagdeep Jagad says:
    6 years ago

    Dear Rohini , very moving with its simple sentiments. I do consider you a classical poet.

    Reply
    • Rohini Sunderam says:
      6 years ago

      Thanks JJ,
      I’m working on it.

      Reply

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