Finally an hour of quiet
At last She has found refuge
On a forlorn beach.
Now with a prospects of the beginning of a calm future
The feeling of safety filled her soul.
She's seen it all, stubborn tropical storms,
Shameless tidal waves, displaying their might
Sunbeams painting golden on the sea,
with a dazzling impression
And a poor old man with a lantern, on a lighthouse.
Days, weeks, months began to pass
She has became accustomed to this solitude
To the surroundings, uncommonly simple and great
To the family of ugly crabs
Living under her shadow.
Sometimes midst if dark nights
The infinity of sea calls out
Her struggles were so continuous
That they became beautiful.
But the idea of rest has mastered
The spirit if this ceaseless wanderer
Tales of mermaids don't attract her anymore.
But, one day as she heard
The familiar sound of footsteps
A smooth touch of flesh and bones
And the sweet sound of hammer
Is She getting ready for the journey again?
Lightening struck
An unemployed existence is a worse negation of life
Than death itself.
Thank god for restoring purpose in me
The swollen waves has broken
Her restrain of her will.
The old boat sobbed
And said goodbyes to the crabs
Now She is responding to the relentless calling
Of the soft blue song of the sea
Now the cruel consistency of Sun
Doesn't make her jealous.
Decorated with white mast, sails and ropes
The old boat She is flowing like a wind
Oh her familiar turquoise playing field
Eyes are gleaming with the prospects
Of meeting her mermaid.
Author notes
Written June 15th, 2006
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Yes we all feel unless and impotent at some point i think this was very cleverly written. Well Done i enjoyed the imagery and depth to this piece to...
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amazing poem.....i love the way your words come together...your truly an amazing poet........keep up the great work.... krissy
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Hello,Mood1,A very nice poem,about the sea,and a boat,and it has a very good,calming effect,on one too.I also like the-picture,you chose,to go,with the-poem.It made me just,sit back,read,and dream'. Very-Nice-Write.....Love,Shirley ann shaw-raytown,mo.64133."God Bless You'................ -
I must say that the title is an eye-catcher. You have some vivid imagery in this piece. I find it amazing how poetry and the writing there of, bares the true self. I enjoyed the read.
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Since I spend most of my summer on Lake Michigan, I love this poem. My heart has always loved the majestic wooden boats that are re-outfitted to the sea again. Loved the poem.
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I cant believe I have ever read a poem about a boat- and such a lovely one at that! This was a "basket full of imagery" without being over the top. I loved the personification of the boat. Unique, sweet, descriptive poem that deserves an applause.
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A very quaint poem, with a basket full of imagery
Reading was short with very few interruptions
and the feeling of this poem was very warm
I truly enjoyed by visit here
reading your fine work
Edited on Jun 15, 12:56 because 'forgot the bird'.
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