Sailboats

Does anything look more serene Than sailboats in a harbor scene? Their stark white jibs and hulls that glide A sense of peace and calm provide. I've only seen them from the shore, Not having been in one before, But I am grateful they're a'sea When near the water I can be. Though other boats with foamy wakes Look lovely, I would wager stakes That none of them with sudsy trails Could soothe like any boat with sails.

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Mark Woods

Date: 8/29/2015 5:08:00 PM

Love this and your words are as peaceful as the image you portray. Been on a sailboat once and it's pretty cool,

Dan Cwiak

Date: 8/29/2015 4:44:00 PM

If you've never been, it's about time you did. Sail and motor are so different that we had a great deal of controversy in this country when the first steamers were made. Beautifully written. Riding is better...