The Sailor's Farewell

Lorna

Hoist the sail, slip the mooring, swiftly sail away

There's nothing left to do here

There's nothing left to say

The seas were smooth, the seas were rough

The gales blew weak and strong

But many the days of sunshine

And many the friendly throng

The crowd on the bank is shrinking

As I turn with some remorse

But the vast horizon looming

Sets me on another course

So with a smile and a last wave

I turn to take the wheel

I leave my heart behind me

As I tack into the wind

  • Author: Lorna (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 23rd, 2018 06:57
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 26
  • Users favorite of this poem: Laura🌻, Accidental Poet
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  • Nicholas Browning

    Strangely calming, as if it's saying that no matter what happens or where you go in life, you must move on.
    Nice.

  • Lorna

    Sadly that's true isn't it............

  • Fay Slimm.

    The art of leaving behind things of the past put so succinctly in this lovely verse - thank you for sharing both image and words with us Lorna.

    • Lorna

      Oh Fay I wish we didn't have to.........thank you.

    • Michael Edwards

      Very imageful (just invented that word (c) ) and a fine write Lorna

    • Jamie

      Very imageful (c. M.E.) indeed. Speaks of the sailor in all of us and the many voyages we must take. Thanks for sharing this, Lorna

    • Laura🌻

      Lorna,
      A beautiful nostalgic(for me)visual and write!
      A bit sad, but also hopeful!
      ~Laura~

    • Accidental Poet

      A beautiful sailor's farewell Lorna.
      Aye Captain, let the sails fill with adventure our hearts with love.

    • Goldfinch60

      Very good write with great imagery.



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