My Sails are Luffing

Lorna



The sails on my little boat are luffing

You are the wind that always filled them

Yours was the compass I looked to

Yours the direction I steered by

 

If the wind is dying slowly

The voyage coming to an end

Before you go

Raise the wind again

 

Fill the sails enough

To keep my little boat afloat

  • Author: Lorna (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 30th, 2018 05:04
  • Comment from author about the poem: Picture reminds me of Michael's artwork.............
  • Category: Reflection
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  • Users favorite of this poem: marlenawood, Laura🌻
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  • Goldfinch60

    May the wind be always in your sails Lorna.

    • Lorna

      Thanks Andy.......

    • orchidee

      This poem is 'floating my boat', as they say!

      • Lorna

        And you'll huff and you'll puff Orchi? I'm glad you like!

      • BRIAN & ANGELA

        Thanks for sharing LORNA ~ Cool Picture ~ Melancholy Song ~ Sad Poem ! LUFFING is a cool word and something I have often done in Lake Sailing where the wind iv very unpredictable ! "Steering close to catch the wind in your sails".
        When we are losing someone close we can reflect on the effect of their presence in nautical terms as in many songs ! They are the "Wind in our Sails" and the "Compass to direct us" ! In my experience ~ the sad thing is ~ when they've gone ~ their support & guidance goes with them. We must cherish our Mentors while we still have them ! Every Blessing BRIAN ! Please check my Poem & Fusion ~ Thanks B ! Please check my Poem & Fusion ~ Thanks B !

      • Ryuji

        This is a wonderful write!

        • Lorna

          Glad you like LRP!

        • marlenawood

          I absolutely love this Lorna and I'll have to start posting my artwork for you all to see. Much love

          • Lorna

            Oh yes please! We'd love to see M!

          • Laura🌻

            Lorna,
            I have a feeling your sails will forever be filled to keep your little boat afloat!
            I sense through your writings that you’re a very strong individual with a great sense of humor that will rise above any adversity thrown your way!

            ~Laura~

          • MendedFences27

            Brilliant metaphor! A simple but powerful poem. Life, boats, wind , and sails; simple things that express a sadness and a hope. Terrific poem. - Phil A.

            • Lorna

              So glad you like it Phil.........



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