God is Love and Mercy Is What He Leaves.
The Misguided Sailor
In this world of names
I sailed and tread
On waters so thin
On flimsy made thread
I gulped and gasped
I floundered and grasped
But I found I was drowning
Without a clear path
I fell in love and bought a house
The misery was reversed
When my heart was doused
Deep down I felt I had beat the tide
A solid anchor was now firmly tied
A silver lining developed at last
I took a deep breath and lowered half mast
A rosy smell enveloped the air
To push aside the stench of despair
But I forgot to look to the left and the right
I forgot I had to get on board the right flight
I hung on my ship, although it was sinking
Filled with holes, creaking, leaking and clinking
The ship captain said "don't worry we'll get there"
The head man said "we're getting somewhere!"
But alas I was filled with all kinds of doubt
I was conditioned to think
That I didn't have to get out
Oh the trouble attachment holds
When the ship was available
For my life to unfold
But my suffering will continue unawares
The destination won't be gained
I'm not getting anywhere
Oh the trauma of a stubborn heart
Filled with belief that I'm off to a good start
Although I've been misguided, mislead and misunderstood
I still put faith in this pitiful world
And if only I could have some strong will
To step off this leaking ship
And the false-ego kill
I could step on board
The saintly path
I could cultivate a tightly knit pack
And together we could go beyond space and time
We could exchange love beyond a limited mind
And oh I wish I could step off this ride
Oh I wish I could fly oh so high!
But this world of names has misguided me
I thought that modern education
Was a ticket to be…
Happy and prosperous
But my life has shown
It's been meaningless
And yet I'm attached to believing them still
Yet I won't divert my faith or be still
And think of the treasures that lay on the other side
Of this sinking ship
That's devouring me
And simply say goodbye to them
Simply say you've been lying to me
Simply take a positive step
Towards our dear Krishna
And be free to…
Follow your heart beyond a dying world
Beyond a place that's a caricature of frills
To sprout wings of love and surrender
To take shelter of
Devotees that hear
Who understand life in a broad perspective
Who see the pitfalls of taking guidance from fools
And fly beyond space and time
And voyage to places beyond this shallow mind
And be placed in our eternal relationship with Krishna
To associate with the highest potential
Oh my dear, step off that ship
Get off that wreck, get out of that pit
There's a place beyond this tiny life
That starts with being around those who know the value of what's right
And have some trust in Krishna's devotees
And give yourself fully to those who love you
Who love you dearly and want your best
Who only want your greatest success
So step off that leaky ship
And do what will make you eternally blissed
I sailed and tread
On waters so thin
On flimsy made thread
I gulped and gasped
I floundered and grasped
But I found I was drowning
Without a clear path
I fell in love and bought a house
The misery was reversed
When my heart was doused
Deep down I felt I had beat the tide
A solid anchor was now firmly tied
A silver lining developed at last
I took a deep breath and lowered half mast
A rosy smell enveloped the air
To push aside the stench of despair
But I forgot to look to the left and the right
I forgot I had to get on board the right flight
I hung on my ship, although it was sinking
Filled with holes, creaking, leaking and clinking
The ship captain said "don't worry we'll get there"
The head man said "we're getting somewhere!"
But alas I was filled with all kinds of doubt
I was conditioned to think
That I didn't have to get out
Oh the trouble attachment holds
When the ship was available
For my life to unfold
But my suffering will continue unawares
The destination won't be gained
I'm not getting anywhere
Oh the trauma of a stubborn heart
Filled with belief that I'm off to a good start
Although I've been misguided, mislead and misunderstood
I still put faith in this pitiful world
And if only I could have some strong will
To step off this leaking ship
And the false-ego kill
I could step on board
The saintly path
I could cultivate a tightly knit pack
And together we could go beyond space and time
We could exchange love beyond a limited mind
And oh I wish I could step off this ride
Oh I wish I could fly oh so high!
But this world of names has misguided me
I thought that modern education
Was a ticket to be…
Happy and prosperous
But my life has shown
It's been meaningless
And yet I'm attached to believing them still
Yet I won't divert my faith or be still
And think of the treasures that lay on the other side
Of this sinking ship
That's devouring me
And simply say goodbye to them
Simply say you've been lying to me
Simply take a positive step
Towards our dear Krishna
And be free to…
Follow your heart beyond a dying world
Beyond a place that's a caricature of frills
To sprout wings of love and surrender
To take shelter of
Devotees that hear
Who understand life in a broad perspective
Who see the pitfalls of taking guidance from fools
And fly beyond space and time
And voyage to places beyond this shallow mind
And be placed in our eternal relationship with Krishna
To associate with the highest potential
Oh my dear, step off that ship
Get off that wreck, get out of that pit
There's a place beyond this tiny life
That starts with being around those who know the value of what's right
And have some trust in Krishna's devotees
And give yourself fully to those who love you
Who love you dearly and want your best
Who only want your greatest success
So step off that leaky ship
And do what will make you eternally blissed
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The Misguided Sailor
The Misguided Sailor
