Sailboat and I set out for fun
Although the sky was grey
Wishful the sun would reappear
I sailed into the bay

An unexpected storm arose
The wind with vengence blew
Rain felt like bullets on my skin
Gusts sent the boat askew

Making my way back to the shore
Using what I had learned
Of prowess and my fortitude
As that small boat I turned

A lesson learned I too upon
That bay amidst the gales
When winds as life can't be controlled
We must adjust the sails 



Jane Noponen Perinacci