Like Sailboats
I know boats
that remain in the harbor for fear
that the current drag away with too much violence .
I know boats rusting in port
for he never risked a sail out.
I know the boats that they forget to leave
they are afraid of the sea by dint of age
and the waves they have never taken elsewhere ,
their journey is over even before it began .
I know the boats so chained
who have forgotten how to get rid of.
I know of boats that remain to sway
to be really sure not to capsize .
I know the boats that go into group
to face the strong wind beyond the fear.
I know of boats that will scratch a bit '
on routes where the ocean port their game.
I know boats
who never stopped going out once again,
every day of their lives
and who are not afraid to throw at times
side by side forward at risk of sinking .
I know boats
returning to port torn everywhere,
but the bravest and strongest .
I know boats overflowing with sun
because they shared wonderful years.
I know boats
that they always come back when they sailed .
Until their last day,
and are ready to spread their wings of giants
because they have a heart to measure ocean .
Jacques Brel
