upbound.

you, like a ship.

with sails white and pure.

yet weathered and torn.

 

currently adrift.

anchorless.

 

proof of battle.

and storm scars.

a survivor.

 

ballast broken.

a new hurricane.

category six.

 

this vessel has endured.

everything.

another parlay.

 

high winds.

rogue waves.

pelting rain.

 

lost and confused.

sinking.

 

not ready to drown.

to the stern.

looking to rise.

 

the North Star spotted.

to the lee side.

unleash the buoys.

 

a new breath.

the strength and resiliency.

the other stars dance.

 

sailing by night.

gaining tenacity.

rising above the swell.

 

a flashing spectacle.

a lighthouse.

designed for the ship.

 

offers anchor.

sees the ship restored.

offering safe harbor.

 

like the tide.

storms come and go.

the safety of the pier, permanent.

 

“Much to cast down, much to build, much to restore.” – TS Eliot