Waiting for a gift from the Sea

The sea does not reward those
who are too anxious,
too greedy,
or too impatient.

To dig for treasures shows
not only impatience and greed,
but lack of faith.

Patience, patience, patience,
is what the sea teaches.
Patience and faith.

One should lie empty, open,
choiceless as a beach,
waiting for a gift from the sea.

- Anne Lindberg