Mary Celeste.

Goldfinch60



The Dei Gratia was sailing,

Sailing in the Atlantic

When they saw a ship,

Saw a ship near the Azores.

It looked untidy,

Nobody could be seen on it

So a boat was sent,

And there on board

There was nobody.

All seemed in order,

No evidence of fighting,

All equipment was there,

Except the lifeboat!

But what had happened

Nobody knew,

And since that day

Fourth of December eighteen seventy two,

And even today

Still no one knows,

Nobody knows what happened.

The people who were on her

Have never been seen,

Those people who were on that ship,

Were on the Mary Celeste.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 4th, 2023 02:23
  • Comment from author about the poem: The Mary Celeste was found on this day 4th December 1872.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 13
  • Users favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet
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  • arqios

    Hauntingly enticing childhood story of high adventure and human adversity. Still has its drawing power today, given new lease with your poem!

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you CB, much appreciated.

      Andy

    • orchidee

      But weren't we on it, you and I, them years ago? We know what happened - are we telling? lol.
      My version is that I came aboard, began to sing, and they all rushed for the lifeboat!

      • Goldfinch60

        So where did you go, did you start playing your bagpipes as well and played "Far Far Away"

        https://youtu.be/iQ5itYUNu70?si=zHoYINsgsS4qAuow

        Andy

      • Doggerel Dave

        My thanks, Andy for reminding of a piece of history, a reference which if I mention draws nothing but blank stares....time marches on....

        • Goldfinch60

          Thank you Dave, yes so very true people just do not know nowadays.

          Andy

        • Accidental Poet

          A well penned dedication Andy. 👍

          • Goldfinch60

            Thank you AP.

            Andy

          • sorenbarrett

            I remember this story. Puzzling and ghost like. Enjoyed the story.

            • Goldfinch60

              Thank you soren, it is so strange.

              Andy



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