two steps back

sailing into the wind
you take the wheel
and head for the horizon
everything's full steam ahead
no obstacles between
me and intended shores

and then the clouds start forming
a hurricane warning
the birds all gone
from the sky
i tie things down
make sure the sails stay intact
one step forward
and two steps back

and when the gods are finished making waves
assess the damage
clean up what remains
wash up brush up
get yourself back up
and push ahead

even though you feel prepared
you never can be sure
whether what you 've learned
will be enough
to face what's coming up
the impending sky could lead you
one step forward
and two steps back

and yet i have kind words
and hands to guide me
there is a love much greater
than myself
i know that on this ventured path
however i may pass or fail
these arms will hold me up

so hoist the mainsail
catch the wind
the smell of the sea is strong
it beckons me away
to find new ports of home
whatever luck befalls me
i leave in the hands of God
he teaches me
by leading me
one step forward
and two steps back
on step forward
and two steps back