STEADY AS YOU GO

The sea so unkind, rough--
Brand-new ship and crew
Found it to be without mercy!

The men were in fear that
Their deaths would be near.
How could the calm waters
Have changed so fast with only
One clue--wind was some unruly.

"What shall we do?", they cried,
We are not yet ready to die!"
Suddenly, a bright cloud--
A voice not of the crew--
Loud and clear, it was heard.
"Steady as you go, mates,
Steady as you go."

The men now amazed
With the wisdom found,
They knew what to do!
In shock, they saw
The sea slowly eased.
Destination was in their sights
For the Master of the sea
Had given the command:

"Steady as you go, mates,
Steady as you go."
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Written 11-17-09 Copyright©2009
Marie L Sellers