I Have Come Into Deep Waters

Alone on a raft in the middle of a sea
with the winds blowing side to side,
she heaved a breath and continued to row
against the raging tide.

Along came a raft with several aboard
who were strong with vigor and might.
They tossed her a blanket that was sewn in wool
to warm her in the night.

“Thank you,” she said, for your kind concern
I wouldn’t ask for more
but the waves are so strong for this little boat
and I have an extra oar.

“The winds are blowing, that’s true my dear
but, we’re sure that you’ll endure.
We can’t come aboard and help because
we have to get to shore.”

Alone on a raft in the middle of a sea
and hardly a glimpse of the sun,
one wave was too high and down she goes
I guess the storm won.

“Save me O God for the waters have threatened my life… I have come into deep waters and a flood overwhelms me.” (psalm 69:1-2)