GHOST SHIP
I sat out on the bow about 03:00 o’clock
Eight days out since we left the dock
She is seventy foot of Douglas Fir
Pitched with a resin to help protect her
The sea sat under a moonless sky
I searched the water with a longing eye
Caught a glimpse forward on the starboard side
Blinked my eyes just in case they had lied
No reports of ships in the area was found
Yet strangely lit and sailing without a sound
Upon approach I see no sign of a crew
Just a ghost ship sailing past us in plain view
Then the band strikes up a festive tune
From the Lido deck it’s a party in full bloom
Dancing, laughter, and merry hearts
Singers belting out their specific parts
Then a lone figure standing at the Stern
I leaned in to see what my heart would learn
Then my mind began to slowly realize
That it was me standing there to my surprise
I nodded at me as I was sailing away
Suddenly distracted by dolphins at play
Then just as quickly I looked back out to sea
No sign of the ghost ship and no sign of me
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Comments2
I found an interesting, well written and enjoyable write
Thank You so much for your kind words. Thoughts and input are always helpful and encouraging.
You are very welcome
Now this was a fun poem with great images and rhyme but even more a novel twist at the end. Nicely done
Thank you for the encouragement. Think I was feeling a little mischievous when I penned it. Have a good day.
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