Ship

I am a solitary ship on the love ocean

bobbing and weaving on the waves  

sometimes weathering strong storms 

feeling the hurt as it batters me side to side 

holding steadfastly as the motion

rocks and crashes, destroys and bashes

into the sides of me making gaping gashes

I bleed into the water, but the waves won't win

I am strong and my ship is a powerhouse

I can see the shore but I am content here

I have no co-captain, so no chance of mutiny

soon I will be floating, simply boating,

coasting along I will have fought and won

I'm not sad though I may be the solitary one 

my vessel carries me through it all 

the seagulls fly all around my sails

my hope in love and life prevails.

I sometimes stop along the shore,

find refreshment and rest in an island haven

but soon it is time to depart once more

new adventures to discover and explore

Until I find my island paradise 

I am not ready to set my anchor down.