Rediscovery

The rhythmic rocking of the boat
Soothed my tired mind
And soon I left my troubles ashore
Left all my worries behind
All alone in the wild expanse
That is the open sea
I settled down for some quality time
With I, myself and me
The waves whispered gently
With a lovers blessed murmur
I could happily call this home
Far from terra firma
Slipping silently across the calm
I could feel the tracks of tears
Cleansing me of all the grime
Of discontented years
While my mind was unburdened
I found myself again
Staring back from glassy waters
Washed clean of my stains
I'd lost myself long ago
And never said goodbye
Never realised that I was missing
As all those years flew by
I'd lived inside an empty shell
And not fulfilled my dreams
The ones I had when I was young
But now the sea redeems
I'd given myself another chance
By fleeing towards hope
By lassoing my sturdy vessel
With the moonlight as my rope
Then I finally put my past to rest
I decided to just let me be
It's not about where my ship comes in
What matters is the journey.

I. Sparrow