Troubled Seas

Gliding like dolphin riding waves in mist

white plumes of troubled seas

spitting in face of hulking storms

understanding that adversity increases power.

Strength expands in evolution of spirit fighting

battles coursing through crested life swells

breaths gasping wafting wisps in empty tears,

thoughts smothered by unmapped dangers.

Through angst and sorrow, empathy is born

facing the future, misfortune’s peril dissolves

Calmness ensues, fortitude rolls with the tide

recycled emotions inhaled breaths, holding hands

muscles expand to plow life’s surging whitecaps

billowing surf of hardship foams over cusp.

Storm settles and I bathe in its balmy absence.