ANCHOR ME SAFE

ANCHOR ME SAFE

Anchor me safe in your care

When the thunder starts to peal

Comfort and reassure me

For my fear is very real.

Hold me safe in your care

When my little boat is tossed,

When the wind roars

And the rain pours down

It's then I feel so lost.

Find a star to guide us

And a calm harbour full and deep,

Let me scream and vent my anger,

Hold me when I weep.

Steer my boat away from jagged rocks,

And rips that would tear and pull me

Let me rest in the calm aftermath

Open my eyes a new day to see.

Wipe the tears that mingle for me

With the salt sea air of life,

Let your very presence shield me

From all its troubles and strife.

Steer me back to my safe harbour

Let me stand forever more

And watch the endless oceans

From the safety of the shore.

It's been a rough journey for us, I know

And the winds have howled and wailed,

But stronger I am with your support,

Together we have prevailed.

Stand on the shore with me

Let the sand run through our fingers

Healthier days ahead for us,

But oh how the memory lingers.

© Linda J. Vaughan

November 17th. 2011