I want to write a sea of words
And sail away upon it
I’d drift for days on the waves
Of every rippled sonnet
Each turn of phrase I’d follow true
And go where they might take me
I’ll give my trust and not resist
For words will not forsake me
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What a wonderful visual, sailing away on a sea of words. It inspires my mind. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely dream. :)
ReplyDeleteWords will not forsake you, so true!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful. I feel like I'm sailing away in your words. So moving!
ReplyDeletebeautifully written poem, my man
ReplyDeleteNice setup in the first stanza introducing the writer's intentions. The second stanza is stellar in combination of flow, syntax, and meaning.
ReplyDeleteMay your muse always be kind...
ReplyDeleteHere is my One Shot:
gost of a rose
Hi Eric. A lovely poem, words one can lose themselves in.
ReplyDeleteThank you for commenting on my poem `Just For You` and reminding me it was there. ;)
Anita.
I'd book a passage on a ship like that, any day!
ReplyDeleteeric, the first verse i so was with you...a great flow & write...the second concluded to me why we do this...great one shot..cheers pete
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful life-voyage. Vb
ReplyDeletehmm, never thought of it that way. Thanks for an idea. Nice One!
ReplyDeleteDelightful, Eric. I've read enough of your words to know that your course is well set and runs true.
ReplyDeleteHappy sailing.
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