Carrying On.

Fay Slimm.

 

 

Carrying On.

 

Ocean crosses curved world by
pulling its waters
through both ebb and fall tides,
keeping back flood
from land's well-bolstered sides
so safer feel folk 
though close to sea they reside

granite's strength know 

Fishers must face day and night
life carrying on
against great crashes and cries
of breakers' huge maw
while men of true courage fight
to keep boats on shore
for when waves become mighty

real test has begun.

 

  • Author: Fay Slimm. (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 7th, 2017 06:59
  • Category: Unclassified
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Comments8

  • Michael Edwards

    Beautiful atmospheric piece Fay

  • Goldfinch60

    Great write with superb imagery,

  • BRIAN & ANGELA

    HI FAY ~ Another GEM in both Picture and Poetry ~ I could feel the spray and taste the salt. I have already sent you WHITE ROSES to thank you for the elegance of your Poems an' Pics and now I know why ! Thanks for caring & sharing ~ Yours for ever BRIAN

    • Fay Slimm.

      Humble thanks Brian for the lovely bouquet and the comment - - p.s. I have added a tribute of lily-white flowers to the fusion poem for a dear poet- friend.

    • myself and me

      I always admire the courage of those fishermen. Beautiful writing.

    • orchidee

      Good write again Fay.

    • FredPeyer

      We have a saying here in Hawaii: Never turn your back towards the ocean! And your incredible poem tells us why!

    • WL Schuett

      The power and ferocity of the ocean really comes through , very good poem Fay

    • MendedFences27

      Living by the sea, one learns of its might, but making a living on the sea, one feels its might. A struggle for sure, one that is often lost, and courageous men die. Loved your poem that brought it all back to mind. - Phil A.



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