I sailed through life on angry sea,
on torn and tattered sail,
In search of love that's given free,
a quest I feared I'd fail.
A brigand born, my main sail set,
my ship was tempest tossed.
My anchor chained to past regret,
I felt all hope was lost.
But then one cold and wintry night,
my heart took feathered wing,
And soared in free untethered flight,
where gull and seabird sing.
Borne high above the raging storm,
my life began anew.
I found a harbor safe and warm,
for God had sent me you.
A harbor safe the leaward side,
from grey and stormy sea,
So I'll anchor there with morning tide,
and ne'er again sail free.
Author notes
Of love long lost yet still remembered.
Written August 16th, 2006
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I enjoyed this write. It is beautifully written. No strong wording - soft as a finger-tip touch. There is also the message of love [Love] that I can appreciate. I'm honoured to have read this. FransB
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Thank you for your kind review of my poem, "A Harbor Safe."
I'm pleased you took the time to read and comment.
Drybones
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Flows well and rhyme is not forced Becky*love*
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Becky,
Thank you for your kind comments on my poem, "A Harbor Safe."
I wrote this piece many years ago as a tribute to a woman I consider to be the love of my life. The relationship didn't work out, but considering the life she has led since our breakup, I'm a lucky man.
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I love the subject,very cool way to incorporate facts of life into nautical stuff, which I love. I especially thought the rhyming scheme and rythym was unique, and significant to the poem. I like the title. Great work!
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CaptainRedd,
Thank you for your kind remarks regarding my poem, "A Harbor Safe."
I too have a love of the sea....which is quite strange considering I came from the mid-west.
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A lovely tale of lost love, with astounding rhythm/rhyme, it's certainly a sing song read.
A beautiful tribute to the memory of this love from your past, thanks for sharing
sincerely,
Sassy
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Sassy,
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my poem, "A Harbor Safe."
This was inspired by the woman I considered to be the love of my life. Sadly, it didn't work out, but in spite of the pain and heartache it caused me, I wouldn't trade that exerience for anything.
It was she who allowed me to experience the full expression of this thing we call love. Even though I am now an old man, and a happily married one I might add, I will treasure her memory until my dying day.
Such is the eternal nature of love.
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A delightful piece...
A delightful piece; letting your romantic side show through; well done! --Joe
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Joe,
Thanks for your nice review on my poem, "A Harbor Safe."
Yeah...I do have a romantic side.
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My goodness this is awesome! A very lovely lost love poem. So romantic and heartwarming.
I think the very first stanza was beautifully penned..
I sailed through life on angry sea,
on torn and tattered sail,
In search of love that's given free,
a quest I feared I'd fail.
Your imagination is very impressive!!!
I sailed through life on angry sea,
on torn and tattered sail,
In search of love that's given free,
a quest I feared I'd fail.
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Oh my gosh I absolutely love this. I love the way it's worded and I can feel the love in the entire poem...I love the imagery. Amazing =)
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LilDove,
Thank you for your kind comments on my poem, "A Harbor Safe."
I'm sorry I took so long to respond to your comments, but I've been out of town and had no access to a computer.
I'm pleased you enjoyed this piece.
Drybones
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Oh my! How creatively and wondrously you have penned your inner memories of the lost love of your past. Loved the effect of using the sailboat as your guide for this piece. That was a fantabulous feat within itself as it takes real talent to be creative and think outside the box. Keep penning dear!
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Thank you for your kind remarks regarding my poem, "A Harbor Safe."
I'm sorry it has taken me so long to respond to your comments, but I have been out of town and did not have access to a computer.
I'm pleased you found something of value in this piece.
Thanks again,
Drybones
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Dichotomy
There appear to be a couple of typos
for God had set me you.
should perhaps read
for God had sent me you.
and ner again sail free.
should perhaps read
and ne'er again sail free.
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One is struck by the chromatic dichotomy between content and context where the former writes of love and peace while the latter shouts its message to all and sundry with little leeway left for relaxation ...
perhaps you might like to review font and background choices for this composition ?
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Thank you for your review of my poem "A Harbor Safe." I appreciate your suggestions and the pointing out of the typo's. Funny, I read it through a number of times to catch typo's and somehow overlooked these. A sign I'm getting old I guess.
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You write from the heart. Many people have lost at least one love in their life. The memory stays in their mind, but still the heart beats on. to you.
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Thank you for your kind review of my poem "A Harbor Safe." I wrote this as a token to the woman I consider to be the love of my life. Sadly, the relationship didn't work out. But I still think of her often.
It's been over twenty years, and for the life of me, I can't seem to put that memory to rest, even though I am married to a lovely lady whom I love desperately.
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I like it
I liked it even more when I read that the love didn't last - somehow it makes the poem more poignant - beautiful images of the water air and earth, with love as the fire. Thank you.
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Beautiful
Your words are full with emotions. Your ryhme and imagery is great. The flow is outstanding. This is an amazing piece of writing you have done here. I love it. It is awesome. Thanks for the read and keep on writing
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Thank you for your kind remarks regarding my poem, "A Harbor Safe." I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks again
Drybones
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But then one cold and wintry night,
my heart took feathered wing,
And soared in free untethered flight,
where gull and seabird sing.
Borne high above the raging storm,
my life began anew.
I found a harbor safe and warm,
for God had set me you.
A harbor safe the leaward side,
from grey and stormy sea,
So I'll anchor there with morning tide,
and ner again sail free.
my dear I welled up reading this lovely piece. thank you.
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Thank you for your review of my poem "A Harbor Safe." I wrote this a number of years ago....in another lifetime really. When I look back now, I am reminded of the intensity of the love I felt for the woman who inspired this piece . As fate would have it, this relationship didn't work out; But I still carry the memory and count it precious.
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Brilliant!!! I love the meter and rhyme!!!! And the sea images are so clear and wonderful!!!
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Thank you for your kind remarks on my poem "A Harbor Safe." I'm pleased you found it enjoyable.
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Very Touching Write!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was amzed to read that you wrote this over 22 years ago!!! It is such a fresh read for me this afternoon. I am sorry to hear of your health issues and pray for your complete healing through the healing blood of Jesus Christ. By his stripes you ARE HEALED!!! Proclaim it in his name out loud everyday it WILL bring results!!!!! Anyway this is a peaceful poem as I read it I felt that you have ome to terms with the fact that God had someone else for you and your life has flourished far beyond what you could expected because of his wisdom in it. Thanks for sharing this today it gives me hope as I have never experienced that "great Love" but have experienced a love far greater the love of CHrist and I, like you just wish fo my words to touch the lost and hurting and help bring them to salvation...~~Toni~~
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A harbor safe the leaward side,
from grey and stormy sea,
So I'll anchor there with morning tide,
and ner again sail free.
This is the song of the heart here my friend.. Well this is really an intriguing concept reveling the truths in an open terms of the life..which is the
strenth of the poem..The pace and the immages of the expressions attracts the readers because of its melodious feel which is real a beauty of this amazing poem..well done..
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Thank you for your kind remarks concerning my poem "A Harbor Safe." It was a love poem I wrote to a lovely lady many years ago. Unfortunately, she dropped her anchor in other waters. And so it goes.
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Great job. I love the personification in this poem. I really like the background too. The flow of this poem is powerful and beautiful. I like the rhyme scheme to. This is a beautiful poem. Great job. Keep on writing and you are going to be really successful. I really like the imagery and you are really talented
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Thank you for your kind remarks regarding my poem "A Harbor Safe." I'll try to return the favor and read some of your work as soon as I have time.
I am flattered by the suggestion that I will be successful as a poet if I continue to write. Since I am a 66 year old man currently struggling with numerous health issues, including cancer, I doubt literary success awaits me in the future. I publish my creations here as a witness and a testament to the saving grace of Jesus Christ. I believe He is the true source of what I write. If I can touch one soul through my work and lead them to the gospel, I am content. Thanks for all the praise.
Drybones
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I loved the rhythm and rhyme in this piece ... the flow was natural ... and it was very powerful with your usage of words ... very emotion ... and full of greatness ... you have done beautifully with this ... I am honored to have read it ... Thank you so much for sharing this piece with us ... You are a truly talented poet ... Keep writing and I will be sure to continue reading ... Much Love ... Smile, It Confuses People, Sparkeh
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Thank you for the kind comments on my poem "A Harbor Safe."
I appreciate it more than you know.
Drybones
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leroy
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A very smooth read. This is a wonderful poem full of good cheer that is much needed.
Well written.
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Wow
This is really good..um, I don't know what it's called (maybe metaphor?) and really puts things in a different view. I can see the imagery and, well, it's awesome (BTW, I'm returning the favor for you!). Awesome.
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Thank you Zanny77 for your kind remarks. I am pleased you enjoyed this piece. Actually, I wrote "Safe Harbor" over 22 years ago.
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WHOA... what a spectacular poem this is... I LOVE the imagery... such a lovely picture painted with your words... excellent flow in this as well... I adore the way this is written... the way you used language in this is just amazing...
Lovely... just lovely!
~Melissa
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Thank you Melissa. I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I wrote this poem many years ago to celebrate the love I felt for a young woman whom I considered to be the love of my life. Sadly, that relationship ended and resulted in a lot of heartbreak for me. It took me years to recover, but God is faithful; He led me to the woman He wanted as my life long partner. God knew better than I what was best for me. Thank you once again, and God bless.
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Good stuff!
I love the symbolism! I love the imagry! I can see it all. I can feel the emotion too. I really like this poem alot. I'm really glad you advertised this! Otherwise I wouldn't of read it!
I hope you keep writing this well! Also, I love the meter! I love how every stanza is even. It's suprisingly crisp compared to this new aged poetry people are doing. Anyways, good stuff! -
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Thank you so much for your kind remarks. I'm happy you enjoyed my work.
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well done..very memorable images...imaginative..uplifting
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My anchor chained to past regret,
I love that line soo much. Am putting you on my favs!
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cool
neat poem ..i like the way it folows itself ...very good .
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Thank you very much. Your remarks are appreciated.
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Your ability to rhyme is exquisite. flawless delivery and you are able to paint a picture with your words. This is the type of poem I love to read and wish I could emulate your talent.
What a welcome new member you are to Allpoetry. I shall be back to read more, and adding you to my favourites so I wont miss any.
Welcome to Allpoetry
If you are interested in the Classics, then go to the 'Oldpoetry' link at the base of your screen, this is where I mainly 'live' when on-line. www.oldpoetry.com
Von (rufina caraid) Oldpoetry Site Supervisor -
I love the flow and meter that you write to - i'm a greeter of the site and as a greeter i comment on a poet's first poem to make them feel welcome. You are a real treat to read - you write the type of poems which i love to read, i dont write them (writing only humour) but i love reading these! You've much talent - thank you again,
galfalfa -
Excellent
wow- this is an amazing poem; an excellent write! very descriptive, with a nice rhyme scheme. keep up the good work!
-Sally
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