Ocean Of Joy

Near the ocean the heart is light,

Near the ocean all looks bright

Near the ocean trouble takes wings,

As we drift away to peaceful things.

Near the ocean the eyes just stare,

As the mind reflects what is not there. Where all known troubles fade away, Leaving one quietly to softly pray

Near the ocean all turmoil ends,

And those who weep can laugh again, Quickly the waves crash close to shore, Where peace and quiet is heard no more. Near the ocean with sudden change,

The world is somehow not the same.

With wind and waves churning stormy seas, The frightening sight makes me quickly flee. Near the ocean some day I will go,

Where storm clouds pass and waves roll low Swift/y running I will fly,

And drift away, like a bird on high.