Ship of Destiny

Hark - hear the hailings 

of the young ones call out


Oh Captain My Captain

they all shout out


in a world beset with behemoths

which harbour will not push out


Hark hear the hailings 

of the young ones call out


Carried across gale and wave

their fear rings out


Across tide and time

Hope reaches out


Oh Captain, I am my Captain

of my ship as I sail out



Throughout our lives, we are faced with numerous uncertainties and challenges during which we are tasked with confronting ourselves and making different and often difficult choices and decisions. The consequences and effects of some are often felt immediately but most are understood as we become older with experience and knowledge broadening our understanding of reality and the complexities of modern human life.


Throughout our lives, we often find ourselves asking whether we made the right, correct or best decision as we steer through the murky waters of life. The Ship of Destiny is a challenge, an invitation and an encouragement to reflect on your past and present path, and to imagine what futures you could steer the ship towards. What choices and decisions have you made towards what direction and is that the direction you imagine for yourself? What other directions are there to explore? And what are possible outcomes if  you changed or maintained your course? 

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