Captain of My Ship

Jan 9, 2009 by Dennis Copson

I am Captain of my ship,
the majestic ‘Destiny’.

Nautically she’s well equipped
and crewed for any sea.

She is well – turned by a rudder
designed by predilection.

A keel as strong as mighty oaks,
it was my own infliction.

Her mast against all winds won’t shudder.
(Truth, ’tis a contradiction!)

With sails as her canvas cloak,
the ‘Destiny’ traverses.

And, although I safe harbor seek,
at times there are reverses.

But, despite maelstroms and heavy seas,
I navigate undaunted.

I am the Captain of my ship.
Take heed – I flaunt it!

Major Dennis Copson is a retired US Marine and lives in Oceanside, CA where he is the Director of Sales and Marketing for Nature’s Big Bud Worm Castings and a freelance writer available for assignment. More information is available on his website at www.naturesbigbud.com and www.gogreenaid.com.