"Storm at Sea" by Robert Salmon‘Tempestuous Seas’ by Rohini Sunderam The Society December 4, 2020 Beauty, Poetry 21 Comments And when the time, oh Father, comes To cross this life’s tempestuous seas, Grant that my faith should not succumb, Hold in the end still true to thee. Let not the waves of doubt overflow, Let not my skeptic mind then shake, Let not the tempest through me blow, And help me still to keep the faith. Remind me, God, that I’m a child And in your hands forever more, Tempestuous seas will soon be mild And I shall reach that promised shore. Then in your arms I’ll finally rest Safely upon your gentle breast. Rohini Sunderam is author of Corpoetry – Desert Flower – Five Lives One Day in Bahrain published by Ex-L-Ence Publishing. She is a Canadian of Indian origin, and a semi-retired advertising copywriter. Find out more about her on her blog or on Amazon. NOTE TO READERS: If you enjoyed this poem or other content, please consider making a donation to the Society of Classical Poets. The Society of Classical Poets does not endorse any views expressed in individual poems or commentary. Trending now: 21 Responses Joe Tessitore December 4, 2020 Very beautiful! Reply Rohini Sunderam December 4, 2020 Thank you! I always look forward to see the art used along with the poem. It is always done to perfection. Reply Roren December 4, 2020 ROHINI: it is a beautiful poem. Congratulations! anjan muhury December 5, 2020 You are able to artfully express the core of any human’s mind. That of knowing that life is an adventure to be faced with your doubts, yet always returning to the belief that all will be well. The theater chosen is as natural as the flow of life… Absolutely so human, so real and what a test of ourselves…. Neena Macedo December 7, 2020 Very moving and heartfelt poem Rohini! David Hollywood December 4, 2020 Congratulations Rohini. Reply Rohini Sunderam December 4, 2020 Thank you, David Hollywood. You know it means a lot. Reply Amrita Valan December 4, 2020 lovely Rohini. Reply Rohini Sunderam, December 4, 2020 Thank you, Amrita. Reply David Paul Behrens December 4, 2020 This poem is excellent! I find deep meaning in its message. Well done! Reply Rohini S December 4, 2020 Thank you, David Your acknowledgement means a lot, as I enjoy reading all your poems featured by the SCP. Reply Margaret Coats December 4, 2020 A beautiful meditation, with the two parts of it beautifully linked by the direct address “Father” in the first line, and the acknowledgment of being a child in line 9. Very nicely done! Reply Rohini Sunderam December 4, 2020 Thank you, Margaret You know that must have been the poetic drive, if I recall the ‘child’ just flowed naturally. Thank you for pointing it out. Reply Yael December 4, 2020 What a beautifully meaningful poem, I like it. Reply Rohini Sunderam December 5, 2020 Thank you Reply Glen Stansfield December 5, 2020 Beautiful Reply Rohini Sunderam December 5, 2020 Thank you! Reply kavery nambisan December 5, 2020 A wonderful read, dear Rohini. Clear, gentle and strong. Reply Rohini Sunderam December 5, 2020 Thank you, Kavery! Now your comment showed up. Reply Jagdeep Jagad December 5, 2020 Dear Rohini , very moving with its simple sentiments. I do consider you a classical poet. Reply Rohini Sunderam December 5, 2020 Thanks JJ, I’m working on it. Reply Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
Rohini Sunderam December 4, 2020 Thank you! I always look forward to see the art used along with the poem. It is always done to perfection. Reply
anjan muhury December 5, 2020 You are able to artfully express the core of any human’s mind. That of knowing that life is an adventure to be faced with your doubts, yet always returning to the belief that all will be well. The theater chosen is as natural as the flow of life… Absolutely so human, so real and what a test of ourselves….
David Paul Behrens December 4, 2020 This poem is excellent! I find deep meaning in its message. Well done! Reply
Rohini S December 4, 2020 Thank you, David Your acknowledgement means a lot, as I enjoy reading all your poems featured by the SCP. Reply
Margaret Coats December 4, 2020 A beautiful meditation, with the two parts of it beautifully linked by the direct address “Father” in the first line, and the acknowledgment of being a child in line 9. Very nicely done! Reply
Rohini Sunderam December 4, 2020 Thank you, Margaret You know that must have been the poetic drive, if I recall the ‘child’ just flowed naturally. Thank you for pointing it out. Reply
Jagdeep Jagad December 5, 2020 Dear Rohini , very moving with its simple sentiments. I do consider you a classical poet. Reply
