Back in December 2012, at a Christmas party, co-host Len Costa had the chance to meet a fascinating man by the name of Dr. J. Scott Brown while visiting Knoxville, TN on a work related overnight trip. A conversation ensued about life and the decisions we make and how they lead us here and there. So motivated by our conversation, Dr. Brown decided to share a very personal and touching poem he had written entitled, “Where Captain Why” about the thrill of the journey.

And while this poem has a very specific nautical theme it relates nearly word for word for aviators and pilots alike.

We now present, “Where Captain Why” by Dr. J Scott Brown:

The Fearless Captain holds the wheel

A place in mind his soul can feel.

He goes forward with no stress or doubt,

For he knows where he is, and has chosen his route.

Even with the waves and wind, He may be blown off course,

but corrects again.

For this place he seeks, he must go.

This is the place that will make him whole.

The Captain, the Ship and the Sea are one.

When the reason you sail is the right one.

Before you know it your port will appear and you can dock

without any Fear.

As your foot hits land, and you tie up the lines,

Your eyes look to the ocean for new goal to find.

For you see,

It is not the port you desire most,

Is is the thill of the journey from coast to coast.

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Cheers,

Stuck Mic AvCast