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The Formidable Sea

On this vessel for far too long. But as captain, I can't jump ship. The land taunts, to me you belong. Why did you agree to this trip. On board for just over a year. Mentally trying to stay strong. Losing my marbles I do fear. My career choice was very wrong. Crashing waves sing a mocking song. So you thought you could handle me. Vastness of my waves are headstrong. From me you will never be free. I will invade your dreams at night. Haunting nightmares I can prolong. Decision you make should be right Accept, then can we can get along Jan 25, 2020

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Kelly Deschler

Date: 6/1/2021 11:24:00 AM

Indeed, we would like to find ourselves on more solid ground, but sometimes we just end up on uncharted waters... An interesting poem that leaves something for the reader to ponder on... Well written, Cecilia, and perfectly rhymed!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/19/2020 11:06:00 PM

I enjoyed your write!

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 3/20/2020 8:26:00 AM

Happy to hear that. Hugs

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/12/2020 5:55:00 AM

I have had these "career choices that were very wrong" - sometimes I know before noon the first day and turn in my badge giving them notice.

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 3/12/2020 9:58:00 AM

Better then staying at a job you hate, you are a wise woman. Hugs

Paul Callus

Date: 3/3/2020 1:14:00 PM

Probably I should look at this poem through metaphorical eyes, Cecilia. Sailing on rough 'seas' can easily effect our lives! Dialogue could be the answer. ~ Hugs // paul

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 3/3/2020 5:22:00 PM

Was writing this for a contest but my form was wrong, I had chosen the ship picture on rough seas. My life is mostly integrated in my poems. Metaphorically my sea seems to always been rough , I accept it for what it is. Hugs

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 2/26/2020 12:53:00 PM

Dear Cecilia: I love sea stories and this one is very special. Been a long time since I've heard from you - hope all is well. Many thanks for your kind comment re the Spinster Ruth limerick. Take good care - Bob

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 3/3/2020 5:11:00 PM

Thank you Robert. Hugs

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/26/2020 11:01:00 AM

The sea is formidable - its power and awesomeness is overpowering - when we go on seaside holidays i do not venture deeper than ankle depth, especially Africa's sea which is wild - I think that if you are on a ship and accept its tempestuous nature, you can accept and agree to get along with its crashing waves and its intimidating vastness. I love this poem! Well penned Cecilia. Blessings, Jennifer.

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 3/3/2020 5:24:00 PM

Good sea advice Jennifer. Thanks for your lovely comment. Hugs

Jan Allison

Date: 2/25/2020 7:49:00 PM

an emotional rollercoaster of a journey - it could be on board ship or it could be about a life' journey' which can be tempestous and weathering a storm with a rocky relationship:-) hugs jan xx

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 3/3/2020 5:26:00 PM

Yes, I kind of incorporated both. Hugs Jan

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/19/2020 2:10:00 PM

I love the sea. Do not know if I would want to be on a ship of a long time. (A year???) Something to think about. Have a wonderful day.........

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 3/3/2020 5:28:00 PM

Thank you Paula. Hugs

Silent One

Date: 1/26/2020 3:40:00 PM

Haunting poem.. the sea can be a scary place... especially when lost..

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 3/3/2020 5:28:00 PM

Yes it certainly can. Hugs