Captain of My Soul: A Poem

As I look to the sky

for Heaven above,

I often wonder—where is God’s love?

Oh so trite and contrary I can be

when called to believe

in what I cannot see.

Yet to calm this constant yearning

that emanates from within,

I find myself searching

for a relationship to begin.

But this search often takes me

to whims and ways that forsake me.

Not clear or confident at the helm,

in the midst of temptations that overwhelm.

On my own, if truth be told,

the love that comes

leaves me cold.

So where is the love of the One Divine,

that does not fade or die with time?

For this love to truly be

in my world and part of me,

I must relinquish all control

to the One in Three I can’t behold.

Yes, the Holy Trinity,

to which I must give myself in all humility.

For who am I to pick the time or place,

demanding the Almighty’s blessed grace?

O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

to you I humbly plea—

Please open my soul to the love I cannot see.

Open my mind and open my heart;

and may my doubts and worries fully depart.

Lead this poor pilgrim through life’s stormy days,

leaving behind my fancy whims and selfish ways.

With your loving mercy make me whole.

Be the Light of my life

and

Captain of my soul.