This time the sea is sedate

coming on in gentle roll

calm without roar and uproar

not wanting to break to bits 

rocks that adorn the shore -

I scan surface

to witness 

settling of sea froth

to see clear 

my change of course

a year of tumult

has just gone past

graced by Your loving hand

that steered me through

to ease

at home in the deep

with stillness 

I rest in peace.

22.11.13