meshed within the creases, a smile of contentment

SureshG

meshed within the creases,

a smile of contentment 

12/02/2021

 

The creases on his face, 

showed signs of a thousand suns

The callouses on his palms, 

a thousand moons

His eyes held a thousand stories,

for each time he went to sea

 

Now, the beached empty hull,

of a weathered boat

Broken mast, torn sail attached,

hanging over the bow

The worn out oars,

and the tethered net,

rusted harpoon, knife blade tied

Strewn about, hooks,

empty cans, labeled baits,

an uncorked pewter flask,

a fishing pole

 

Ask and one would learn 

He wouldn’t change his life

He wouldn’t give up his memories, 

of each time he came through the storm,

withstood the scorching sun,

and those hard cold dawns.

For meshed within those creases,

a smile of contentment. 

  • Author: SureshG (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 3rd, 2021 09:27
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Neville



    How bloomin wonderful is that eh' .. mega muchly & then some ............. N

    • SureshG

      Oh! How I’d like to listen to them those stories
      Thanks for your generosity

    • dusk arising

      A contented persons smile proves harmony.

      • SureshG

        Doesn’t it though
        Thanks

      • Jerry Reynolds

        A fine write, S.G.
        I resemble those remarks at 83.

        • SureshG

          I bet you have a thousand stories as well

        • Doggerel Dave

          A vivid painterly piece, Suresh.
          I would vote for the last stanza anytime - plus the preceding lines which gave it context.
          Thanks for the write.

        • SureshG

          Thanks for visiting

        • Goldfinch60

          Those smiles of contentment are in many who have reached a good age and enjoyed all their liofe.

          Andy



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