
This poem shows human life through the imagery of the sea. Like ocean waves, life has calm times and tough storms. Each wave teaches us about strength, hope, and resilience.
The poem reminds us that after difficult times, peaceful shores and new starts are always ahead.
# Life Like an Ocean #
Life is an ocean, wide and deep,
Where dreams and memories gently sleep.
Each dawn arrives like a rising tide,
With hope and courage by our side.
Some waves sparkle in golden light,
Carrying laughter, warm and bright.
Some crash loudly upon the shore,
Leaving the tender heart a little sore.
Yet every wave that breaks apart
Carves a lesson within the heart.
Storms may roar and winds may cry,
But calmer seas are always nigh.
The tides may pull, the winds may bend,
But faith and strength help us mend.
Like drifting boats, we learn to steer
Through restless days and nights of fear.
And when the waves grow soft and mild,
Life smiles gently, like a child.
Whispering softly from sea to sky—
“Keep sailing on… your shore is nigh.”
(Vijay Verma)
www.retiredkalam.com

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To listen to the shallow reactionary alligator tears shed by Greene and Carlson concerning the number of “tragic” US soldiers who protect the US from Iran achieving a nuclear bomb!
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President Trump has pulled another rabbit out of his hat.
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Well said.
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Absolutely loved this poem! As a person born by the sea and who has lived by the sea all his life, I feel very attached to the oceans and the seas of the world. Your words have truly resonated and have brought a smile to my face and the recognition that you have precisely placed the oceans in the right place in our spirituality, they are the reflection of our life and our road to eternity. Lovely poem indeed Sir.
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Thank you so much for your heartfelt words. 🙏
It truly means a lot to hear this from someone who has lived so close to the sea—you must carry a deeper, more personal understanding of its rhythm and soul. I’m glad the poem resonated with you in that way.
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It has truly resonated. And it is always a pleasure Sir to read you poetry. All the best to you and my wishes for a peaceful and restful evening and night.
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Good morning, Sir.
I am on morning walk track.
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Good morning Sir and best of the day to you! Although it is probably afternoon in your home. Wishing you a creative and peaceful day in the warmth and love of family and good friends!
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Good evening, my friend 😊
Thank you so much for your warm and thoughtful wishes—they truly mean a lot. I hope your day unfolded beautifully, filled with moments of creativity, peace, and quiet joy.
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Thank you! Yes a wonderful day my friend! I hope your evening is peaceful and smooth leading to a restful good night.
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Good morning, Sir.
I am on morning walk track.
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Good day to you Sir! I hope you are enjoying a lovely afternoon!
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Good evening, Sir 😊
Thank you so much for your kind thought—I truly appreciate it. The day has been gentle,
and now ready fat TT playing..
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Good evening! I hope you won your matches Sir!
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No March today sir. Good evening sir.
Have a restful night.
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Good evening and a peaceful restful night to you!
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Thank you, Sir,
Catch you in the morning.
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You’re very welcome.
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Good morning Sir,
I ma on morning walk track.
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Best morning/afternoon to you Sir! I am working on a deadline with a book manuscript that has taken my time and attention away from the blog. I do promise to go back and read everything!
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Good evening, Sir. 😊
No worries at all—deadlines like that deserve your full focus. A book manuscript is no small thing, and it’s exciting to know you’re pouring your energy into it. Wishing you clarity, momentum, and a smooth finish as you work through it.
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Thank you 🙏🏻 my friend for your kind words and support! Have a restful sleep and a peaceful night.
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Good morning, Sir.
I am on morning walk track.
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Good morning! Have a wonderful day and enjoy your walk!
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Good afternoon, Sir. 😊🌿
Thank you—that’s very kind of you. I hope your day is going smoothly and you’re finding little moments of calm and ease in between everything. Enjoy the rest of your day as well! ✨
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Verma ji, what a beautiful and uplifting poem! The way you’ve woven the rhythm of the sea into the journey of human life is truly moving. Lines like “Yet every wave that breaks apart / Carves a lesson within the heart” stay with the reader long after reading. Your words bring both comfort and courage—reminding us that storms pass, and calm shores await. Thank you for sharing this gentle masterpiece. 🙏🌊
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Thank you so much for your deeply thoughtful and generous words. 🙏
I’m truly touched that the poem resonated with you in such a meaningful way.
That line you mentioned carries a lot of what I felt while writing—how even life’s breaking moments quietly shape us from within.
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Love the last line!
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I’m really glad that line resonated with you—it has a quiet kind of truth to it, doesn’t it? Sometimes the simplest endings carry the deepest meaning.
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A beautiful metaphor for the human experience. Comparing our journey to the ebb and flow of the tide is a powerful reminder that resilience is found in both the storms and the stillness. Truly inspiring!
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Thank you so much—that’s such a thoughtful way to see it. The image of the tide really does mirror life, doesn’t it? The constant movement, the pull and release, the quiet rebuilding after every storm.
I love how you’ve connected resilience not just to the difficult moments, but also to the stillness—that space where we gather ourselves again. It’s often in those calm pauses that we find the strength to keep going.
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very nice .
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Thank you so much.
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Vermavkvさん、おはようございます。いつも有難うございます🙇♂️この写真を見れば、Vermavkvさんの国は夏真っ盛りという感じですね🥵
確かに人の一生、人生は広い海と同じです☺️毎日やって来る朝は希望の朝でもあり、一日の始まりです。満ち潮と同じです😆
人生は広く深い海、そこには大きな夢も、過去の記憶もひっそりと眠っています🤗波に黄金色の光を放つものがあるように、笑いも喜びも運んでくれます。時には、音を立てて激しく打ち寄せ、繊細な心を傷つけたりすることもあります。そんなことが日々繰り返されることもあります。思い通りにいかないことも😅それが人生なのでしょう☺️努力を尽くさねば押し寄せる波に負けてしまいます。
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Good morning, and thank you very much for your always kind and thoughtful message 🙇♂️
Your reflection is truly beautiful—seeing life as a vast and deep ocean captures its essence so gracefully. There are calm days like still waters, and there are also moments when powerful waves crash against us. Yet, as you so wisely expressed, both are part of life itself.
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Thank you for sharing, Vijay.
God’s blessings…
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Thank you very much for your kind words and blessings. I truly appreciate them 🙏
Wishing you the same—may you always be surrounded by peace, strength, and grace in your journey.
God’s blessings to you as well.
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You’re welcome, Vijay, and thank you for your kind words as well!
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Thank you 😊
I really appreciate your warmth and kindness. It’s always a pleasure exchanging thoughts with you.
Wishing you continued peace, happiness, and many good moments ahead 🙏
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I enjoy exchanging thoughts with you as well, Vijay. Thank you for your kind words and God’s blessings…
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Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt words. It truly means a lot to me 😊
I also genuinely value our exchanges—they carry a warmth and sincerity that make them very special.
Wishing you continued peace, happiness, and abundant blessings on your journey. God’s grace be with you always 🙏
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Thank you, Vijay. God’s grace is a wonderful and miraculous thing. I appreciate your comment!😊
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Thank you so much for your kind and gracious words 😊
Yes, truly—God’s grace is something beyond understanding, quietly guiding us, comforting us, and often working in ways we don’t immediately see. It’s a blessing in itself to be able to feel and acknowledge it.
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Yes, I also think that God’s grace is beyond our understanding. I can’t help but think of these Bible verses:
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.”
As far as I can understand it, it is a blessing as you stated.
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Thank you for sharing such a beautiful and meaningful reflection.
Those verses speak with a quiet depth—grace as a gift, not something earned, but something received with humility and faith.
There’s a certain peace in that understanding, knowing that not everything rests on our own strength or effort.
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You’re welcome, Vijay. There is a certain peace indeed that our salvation is not dependent on our strength or efforts.
That peace only makes us want to please our God even more.
I hope you have a great day!
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Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt thought. 🙏
There’s a deep comfort in that kind of peace—the understanding that grace carries us beyond our own limitations. And you’re so right, it naturally inspires a sincere desire to live with gratitude and to honor that divine presence in our lives.
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It does indeed, Vijay. I brings a peace that passes all understanding.
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Yes… that’s beautifully said. 🙏
There really is a kind of peace that doesn’t depend on explanations or circumstances—it just settles in quietly, beyond thought and beyond effort. And when it arrives, it feels steady, like something within finally exhaling.
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Thank you, Vijay. I like the way you wrote what you did as well.
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That’s really kind of you to say 😊
I’m glad it resonated with you. There’s something special about conversations like this—where a simple exchange turns into something a little reflective and warm.
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Indeed!
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Absolutely 😄
It’s always satisfying when information comes together in a way that’s both practical and meaningful. Makes it easier to actually apply, not just read and forget.
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