The boat stays steady
we don't rock it
we are still standing
watching for the shore
I see the beauty in the ocean
the waves crash below us
I realize now
if I stayed below
I could never enjoy the beauty
of the sun and the waves
the warmth against my face
I smile
for the first time
in a while
I feel at peace
easy going
steady
and ready
to face
the world
once
again.
