Abraham Oommen - Sailing by

Sailed aboard this vessel, far and wide
Tossed and washed by waves and tide
Often caught in storm and whirlwind
Sea sick from danger that icebergs hint

Way-ward, searching for an anchorage
Sailed across this ocean with courage
Winds and waves took to distant shores
Heard and learnt, by heart, all folklores

Seagulls soared above the roaring waves
Getting out of the water's rolling caves
The Nature's symbols hint at all, to be fair
So verities of life, the same, everywhere

In different landscapes at safe havens
Made a land fall, away from the ravens
The short span of stay was salubrious!
A cool relief from thoughts lugubrious

The shallow sea with spume, casts a smile
Just as a rogue, skillful with all his guile
Gist lies in sifting sea-weeds from pearls
Just as at high or low tide, the water curls

What little in the hazy memory remain,
Let's sing it aloud along with life's refrain
Essence of life is but ever sprouting zest
To strive and lie afloat on the surf's crest

By Abraham Oommen

Abraham Oommen

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