Fierce Hunger.
How many dawns shall a gull's wide wings
carry night's shiver enough
miles to appease birds' fierce hunger
at sea, aiding eyes to catch something
that eaten keeps a feathered heart warm.?
How many dusks will a young wife's lips
hopefully open on same
ocean as similar need fills with ache
a heart missing harbour-safe kisses
as his overdue boat battles fierce storm.?
How many tides could it take to renew
resolute faith as starved eyes
search time and again empty horizons,
re-scanning each mile for love's food
sailing in late with her sailor on board.?
How many hours can be spent praying
for courage to shake away dread
and feed on the times when fishermen,
heavy with haul set homeward again
knowing a woman waits bravely in port.?
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Author:
Fay Slimm. (
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A beautiful tribute to the women who wait for their man to return from the mistress of the sea. Excellent write Fay.
A fisherman's wife is not an easy life. You paint it so well in this fine write, Fay! I like the repetitive theme in the first lines of each phrase. Well done, again.
Beautiful and realistic write!
Relatable because of the
many recounts my mom
tells me about my dad’s
service in WWII! They
weren’t married yet. They
were waiting for the war
to be over! She waited
and waited until he finally
got home safe!
I read poem to my mom
and she retold me the story
of the waiting for my dad!
Thank you for the posting!
I always look forward to
read your masterpieces!
Wow, wonderful indeed.
This is another wonderful write Fay, thank you.
Good write again Fay.
You wrote an outstanding poem, Fay! The reader can actually feel the tension, dread, and longing. Beautiful!
Beautiful write , could feel the waiting and wondering and longing ....
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