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Poetry Poem: The Old Mariner
To the wind and the waves
With the mast in the sky
Sails pulled taught and the seagulls cry
My home is the sea the storm and the blue
White clouds flying through the rigging too
The crack of sail and the cold flung spray
It’s the wide horizon on a windy day
Which calls the shanty to my weathered lips
Of whales and maids of pirate ships
Of tea at the hearth and a hot clean bath
The trick is over the passage past
The cargo stowed like my memories too
In a locked treasure chest
On my arm tattoo
To my dreams I’ll fly in the night to come
Where again I’ll journey the me so young
Across oceans and seas where I had the life
Traders rum and the whetted knife
I’ve done the turn
I’ve lived the life
I’ve carried the burden
I’ve had the strife
Now it’s time for the hot cupa tea
It’s my children children who listening see
Those days far flung
Far deep in me
The wave the wind the dark blue sea.
A very descriptive and visual poem . Seemingly written with ease .
Wonderful ⛵️⚓️
Thank you so much ?
Definitely agree with Beatrice, its very well written and i love the style.
Thanks so much for your comments! Every word means so much. Liam
Your welcome, I’m always glad to read good stuff