Voyage
Voyage
Captain of my own ship in the ocean of life,
I’ll never rush the voyage,
I am a master of time.
My focus is sharper than the edge of a knife,
My vision impervious to the darkness of night.
Both hands on the helm, I am in full control,
The compass of my mind shows me the way to go.
My thoughts are my cardinal points, so I choose them wisely,
Lest I find myself just sailing wildly.
In the face of rough weather, I remain unfazed,
Completely unbothered by the height of the waves.
Despite all difficulties I carry on,
I let no forces change my direction.
Navigating the waters with absolute precision,
I have no doubts about my destination.
Northwards is the way,
I head there dreaming of a brighter day.
In an unexplored land,
Greatness awaits.
The opinions of others carry no weight,
So let them say whatever they may,
After all, I am the one in charge of my fate.
~Donnavan James Jr.
About this poem
Life’s Journey as a voyage across rough seas
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Written on January 31, 2023
Submitted by northbound.voyager on December 11, 2023
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Scheme | AXXAX XXBB XXXCCC DDXXEDE X |
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 903 |
Words | 197 |
Stanzas | 5 |
Stanza Lengths | 5, 4, 6, 7, 1 |
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