Formless sky of sunlit wonder,
Mending the backdrop, it sets a tone -
Providing the lost with ample shelter,
And bestowing creation a gleeful home.
Sunshine refracts from crystal spires,
Of clear water painted blue.
The island's jewels waving swell morn! -
Encased in a golden avenue.
Chordata benign, aloof in spirit,
Align and erect a display -
That countless men would plead to see,
On the coming hour of any day!
Air of salt, as if ecstatic to bring -
Fair tidings along with best wishes it sings,
"Set sail, good men! The weather, it is fine." -
And all we do hence is follow that gentle tide!
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Author:
Nicholas Browning (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Hello, friends! Quite happy with the way this piece turned out. The seemingly-fantasy aspect was inspired by Sirs Michael Edwards and The Finch of Gold. The whole thing is a giant metaphor for feeling alright, and being willing to try. Also, "Chordata" basically means sea-life in this context. Well, I hope you enjoy. If you do, then my job is done. See ya, folks!
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Cripes - a real round of applause for this beguiling read. It paints such a vivid picture - the mark of a great write.
One step closer to sitting at the same table as you! Although, I can't draw very well. (Don't tell Orch!)
Thank you very much for your saying so, Michael - It has made the work worth it all on its own.
A good write Nicholas. I can't draw either. Where ya going in that boat?! Can we come too?!
Sure, big enough for all of us! Thanks for stopping by Steve!
Where ya going?! Or where we going?
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more than anything, this is a splendid post.. N
Thank you very much Nev!
pleasure..
Your way with metaphor astounds in this piece of poetic tribute Nick -- I learnt a new word and its meaning too - "Chordata" - thanks a load for posting.
You're very welcome, Fay - and thank you very much for commenting and stopping by!
I have nothing more to add.
Lovely imagery
Well, hey there Suresh. Thanks for the lovely visit!
You back yet from your sailing? Where ya been?!
Been gliding across the velvet waters of spring and the ever-swaying gales of the internet! Oh, and sleep.
Another lovely read ) such a nice way with words
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