Life is like an ocean. It comes in waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, sometimes it’s overwhelming. And just when you thought you’ve seen it all, you’ll be caught by surprise that there’s more to come.
Realizing that life is a cycle. Still being thankful that there will always be something to be grateful for. And knowing deep inside that there will always be something beautiful to look forward to.
Yes, the best wave of your life is still out there. Learn from the waves and enjoy the ride.
The reluctant surfer
I used to be
scared of the storm
and the waves I see
the water looks deep
and the height is steep
Avoiding it
I thought i’m a wise man
so I just stay on the beach
and build my castle on the sand
But even on the shore,
the waves swept it all
Can’t believe
I thought it’s safe
when i build some walls
So I look for surfboards
and try to ride
the waves that come
and learned from the tide
The fear from the fall
and the pain that it brings
when one is too slow
for paddling and wave breaking
Slowly as i passed
the eye of the tide
and survived the waves
that almost blinded my sight
I stand up all wet
and teary eyed
wiser this time
as the tide subsides
The reluctant surfer
I used to be
gone is the fear
and i’m finally free.
Copyright © 2014 Joys of Joel by Joel F. All Rights Reserved.
Surfing is such an apt analogy for life and you bring it out beautifully! The waves and the storms all part of the beauty …it’s how we ride it, soak in it and keep showing up time and again …
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I agree. Thanks PD for that wonderful thought. You’re right, it’s how we ride it. Have a lovely day ahead. Thanks for surfing by. 🙂
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You are most welcome!
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Thanks. Have a lovely friday.
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This reminds me of a recent experience observing three surfers. It was a location that took effort to get to. One surfer was eager and two appeared reluctant…They had to climb over rocks down a steep hill and once they got near the water it looked rough and choppy. The eager one did not hesitate and the other two looked like they were thinking , what did he get us into. It was a weird location. Anyway they eventually jumped in and we continued to watch them a while longer…
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and surely they enjoyed it in the end, i guess they have no regrets trying it. Surfing is fun and painful at times. 🙂
Thanks Roberta for sharing your beautiful experience. I appreciate it. Have a lovely friday ahead.
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You are welcome Joel.. You have a great weekend as well..
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Thanks Roberta for stopping by.
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You are welcome Joel! I have been working at a temporary job, so I have been a bit scattered when it comes to visiting blogs…
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I understand everyone’s busy. Thank you for taking time inspite of your schedule.. Hope you’re okay with your job. Have a lovely weekend.
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Thank you Joel! I really like working at the library, but it is temporary..
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You’re welcome. As long as you make yourself busy and you like it, that’s okay.
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Indeed life is an ocean. We sometimes fear to ride when sometimes we fall. But the best part about oceans is they will always guide you to your home.. Amazingly written Joel. 🙂
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Thanks Kumar , that is so true. .Just like the wave that keeps returning from the ocean to the shore, a heart will find its homecoming as the running waves reached offshore.
Have a beautiful friday. Thanks for dropping by.
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The pleasure was all mine Joel. 🙂
You too have a wonderful Friday. 🙂
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Thanks Kumar. I appreciate the time. You’re always welcome to drop by.
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Thank you Joel. 🙂
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You’re welcome Kumar.
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Beautiful poem, Joel!
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Thank you Matthew for appreciating it. Have a great day.
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You too!!
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🙂
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Beautiful poem, Joel. Life is indeed circular and sometimes we need to face our reluctance to come out the other side free of it. 🙂
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I understand and i thank you for sharing your wonderful thought. Thanks D. Wallace Peach for taking time to read the poem. I appreciate it. Have a beautiful weekend ahead.
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Beautiful.. Keep riding the storms of life, and going within its flow.. When we swim against the tide its harder..
I hope all the oceans you navigate are calm ones Joel.. 🙂
Have a wonderful Weekend
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Thanks Sue for sharing your thought. I appreciate your kind words. Have a wonderful weekend to you too.
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🙂 ❤
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Great message, great metaphor, loved your verse!
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Thanks Rob. I appreciate your kind words. Have a great weekend.
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Yw you too
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Thanks.
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Excellent metaphors and lovely images
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Thank you so much Bea for your encouraging words. Have a lovely weekend.
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The more you face obstacles the more fearless you become! One inspiring work 👍
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Thank you Alok for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate you dropping a line. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend.
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You too have a good weekend 😊
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Thanks again.
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As I was reading the poem, it was painting some beautiful pictures in my mind. There was this nice little rhythm, especially in the way, you ended the poem. In love with your poetry. Simply beautiful.
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Thanks Nikesh for your encouraging words. Your inspirational poems are also awesome. Thanks for dropping by. Have a beautiful day ahead.
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Such inspirational context here!
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Thanks AOC. Thanks too for dropping by.
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Life is an ocean. Great post Joel! Blessings and peace.💖✌
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Thanks Ms. Vee. Blessings and Paece to you too. Have a beautiful day ahead.
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My pleasure!
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Thanks for dropping by.
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I love this post and the idea of life being like an ocean – learning and ‘riding the wave’… great! The poem is fab too!
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Thanks Wendy for letting me know. I appreciate your kind words. Have a great day ahead.
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You’re very welcome! You have a brilliant day too riding those waves.. x
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Thank you for that beautiful wave of thoughts Wendy. Thanks too for riding by. Have a beautiful waves ahead and may we all enjoy and learned from them.
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Oooo – lovely … I’m ‘waving’ !! xx
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Thanks Wendy.
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Loved it 😊👍👍👍
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Thanks Jalapeno girl. I appreciate your kind words.
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I remember, so well, building sand castles in the sand as a child, but I also remember, being in the sea.
The sea is an utterly constant friend.
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Yes Cindy, there is a certain serenity when we are at the sea. You are right, it will always be a silent constant friend. Thank you so much Cindy for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate it.
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