The Sailor

Out into the open sea, the sailor set to sail,

He knew he was ready when he felt a strong gale.

He pulled the sail up to the top of the mast,

He was ready to sail at last.

He was aware that his job would be tough,

the weather would be a challenge and the sea would be rough.

He set out into the sea, with a strong determination,

A will which won’t quiver until he reached his destination.

He had no one to help with his daily ordeal,

The ferocious sea was feeding on his zeal.

But he never gave up and courageously sailed,

Every day he won and every day he failed.

The sailor is a manifestation of a strong will,

A trait not found in anyone run-of the-mill.

The sailor had in mind that the destination doesn’t matter,

Destination came from daily struggle and he was concerned about the latter.

He knew he had to survive everyday and keep learning from mistakes,

He wished to be perfect but he knew his wishes were of no avail

Because every day he won and every day he failed.