The Maiden of the Seas
Above waters of darkness and shadows, I float adrift
Leaving behind anchored thoughts of screaming grief.
On a man-made raft I set sails
beyond the edge of a silver -blue reef.
For the last time saluting my home-land
An island of unforgiving time
A speck of dust which harboured my solitude
A bed-rock which cradled all despairs ,and each silent cry.
I am a voyager,,a maiden with softest of skin,and tender feet
But my stubborn soul is that of a wanderer
A determined siren crossing foggy forbidden seas.
Strong winds behind like white knights will help me
to ride each tide of this darkling night
'Till burnt orange hues will rise above a faded horizon
and Dawn's fire-ball reflects its warmth
from a dirty-blue solacing sky.
Guarding me from death's whistling- tunes
The voice of youth and sea-shells will sing
Protecting me from circling starved sharks
that keep trying so hard to make my wooden barge sink.
Alone I continue my journey ,far from the desert
Distant from pirates that steal pure joy's treasures
from unknown paths of life's labyrinth.
How far will I go on?,As far as it takes...
My heart is a compass ,it keeps showing all ways
The ways to a shore with wide-open arms and a tropical sand
Surrounded by calm serene ripples,awaiting to have my first dance.
Copyright © Charmaine Chircop | Year Posted 2017
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