Hope is what you need, and when it's not possible to be accompanied by it, than better stay where you are until the way is cleared. This poem is a deep one. Like it a lot but it was a real challenge :-). Hope I got it - more or less.
Your insight is again on point ... I was looking at the vessels moored for the winter at a nearby marina and thought they represent hope for new challenges and adventure but it's impossible to sail now ...