Sanctuary

Sanctuary


I seek sanctuary
In blue oceans deep
Along razor edged reefs
In wrecks where morays sleep

I seek sanctuary
By the granite harbour wall
With back turned to restless seas
The oak masts stand quietly tall

I seek sanctuary
In this deep cavern hall
As roots intrude from above
The dank dark earth engulfs all

To find sanctuary
Safe to your temple I creep
With fraught flighted prayer
I give body and soul to keep

Be my sanctuary
The shelter where I find
Nestled in your strong embrace
True peace in body, spirit, mind




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