Sail away
Posted: Monday, June 07, 2010
by Elfreda Eriksen
Sail away, across the mighty oceans,
Sail away, sail away with me,
Ready about leo, watch your head on the boom,
feel the spray of the salty water setting you free...
Sail away, into the evening sunset,
Anchor steady for the night,
the gentle rocking motion
and waves lapping against our boat,
as we wonder into blissful sleep...
we're off again just you and I,
In a force eight gale, we pull in the sail,
but brave the elements, standing fearless
against all odds.
Sail away, across the foamy sea,
sail away, sail away with me,
close hoard with the ropes pulled tight,
Racing 60 knots
yet timeless,with endless energy.
Will I go alone, or will you take the helm,
And guide me to a better life, under the
sun, moon and stars.
Then farewell, for if you will not guide our boat,
I must go alone,
and make friends with the ocean creatures,
and find a land of my own...
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Top-level comments on this article: (1 total)I found your poem very moving and evocative, Elfreda. I have goose bumps!Thank you for sharing my thoughts in this poem Jennifer. All my poems reflect the effect a person can have on your life over a period of time. The ups and down at crucial moments when the only outlet of self expression is to put what you feel directly down in words without premeditation. I look forward to reading your articles too.
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