Storms of Life

a poem by Benna Rao Goli

My journey was on a tranquil sea
Going smoothly and no trouble I could see;
All was peaceful and calm
I knew not any storm or qualm.

The clouds of doubt began to form
The sky grew dark and came storm;
The wind did stir and blow
Then I felt my anguish grow.

I then cried to the Almighty God
And conveyed Him my ship is storm-tossed;
He said, “Don’t be afraid and be still.”
And I learnt the raging sea obeys His Will.

Now I know, no harm will touch me
And I can continue in a tranquil sea;
Now, why should I fear the storms of life?
As the Master of the sea takes away my strife.