Constant.

Fay Slimm.

 

 

Constant.

 

I have seen harboured dusk blackening sails,
ocean-face blazing with phosphorescence,
cottage walls hiding those, saline-drenched,
whose living depends on battling sea gales.

 

I have sighted mauve-dawn tinting vessels, 
gull-beaks a-shriek with frustrated hunger,
fisher men eyeing the first signs of thunder 
yet constant the need for all hands on decks.

 

Consorting with water's alchemic nature
scribes courage on each weathered face.

  • Author: Fay Slimm. (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 10th, 2019 03:04
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Comments6

  • orchidee

    A fine sea-faring write Fay. Sometimes I have to make do with the pond at the back of the Co-op, not being near the sea! lol.

    • Fay Slimm.

      Your wit makes me smile Orchi - - hope you dont go bathing in that pond however...............

    • Michael Edwards

      I can taste the salt - another top notch write dear Fay.

      • Fay Slimm.

        My sincere thanks MIchael - so glad you felt the read was real...........

      • Neville

        absolutely atmospheric my friend....

        made me shiver and reach for the nearest sou'wester ...

        • Fay Slimm.

          Yes they ol ' sou'westers come in very handy here where the winds appear out of nowhere......... thank you ever so for stoppng by for a read Nev....................

        • dusk arising

          Singing 'hey-ho me laddie oh, away on the tide... we must go'.

          Brings to mind the faces i have seen around Newlyn. What they do day to day would surely terrify me land lovers soul (though i do love to be on the coast).

          Your pen paints a lovely picture of traditional Cornish seafarers lives without romancing the pretty bits.

          • Fay Slimm.

            Oh yes they land-lubbers would not stand a change with the dance of the breakers hereabouts my friend ..............am so pleased D.A that you liked the picture I penned.

          • Goldfinch60

            That courage can always be seen on their faces. Good write Fay.

            • Fay Slimm.

              Yes very true my friend - - their living being so close to danger makes its impression on even the young me -- - courage is needed to make a living from the changeable sea. Thank you for your comment and visit dear Andy.

            • ANGELA & BRIAN

              *The Price of Fish & Ships*

              Every Fisherman ~ saline drenched
              battles the sea gales ! Thunder & Lightening
              Threaten the Men and their Vessel !
              Water takes no PRISONERS it is Life or Death !
              BUT still many relish the JOB and discount ~

              *The Price of Fish & Ships*

              Thanks for Sharing & Caring FAY ! A dynamic Poem which captures the Thrills & Spills of Deep sea Fishermen !

              Blessings & Peace & Joy
              Love BRIAN & ANGELA
              💙 🧡 💙 🧡 💙

              • Fay Slimm.

                Ah thanks for this most welcome in-put to the small tribute I penned to these courageous men ....... thank you both and sending you hugs............. xx xx



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