The sea is calm to‑day,
The tides are fair and bright;
But soon the winds will sweep away
The spirit of delight.
The sea is calm, the skies are clear,
But there are clouds on high;
And winds that in the summer drear
Shall shake the dome on high.
But let the winds blow where they will,
And let the sea be free;
The voice of life is joyous still —
The law of change shall be.