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White Sail

Wild water wash my cares away. West wind blow me free. White sail fill my heart with joy. Sing my soul with glee! Sky now be my sanctuary. Ocean be my home. Cover me in clouds and spray. Let me out to roam. Don't nourish me with selfish lies. Remove the glib deceit. I don't want this earth of yours Beneath my shackled feet. Old dreams take these bonds away. New dreams give me lease. Take me out to live again On the stormy sea of peace. Written April 19, 2016

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Ondeng Moses Otieno

Date: 5/23/2022 8:12:00 PM

This is a great piece of art. I love it

Francis J Grasso
Date: 6/6/2022 6:26:00 AM

Thank you, Ondeng!...Fran

Charles Miess

Date: 4/23/2021 2:08:00 PM

The last line is what struck my fancy after a masterly lead up to it. It is a seeming paradox and can be taken both metaphorically and literally. To me it says that the exhilarating contest with nature--that ultimate distraction--drives all of our cares, worries, and regrets from our mind as we concentrate on that single purpose. Quite different from the typical concept of peace being a quiet place with no distractions.

Jcb Brul

Date: 4/16/2020 12:39:00 AM

Masterpiece! Feeling like sailing in a cruise breathing west wind. Greatly woven imagery. Stay safe.

Francis J Grasso
Date: 4/16/2020 8:26:00 AM

Thank you, JCB. Happy you enjoyed this read. Stay safe, sweet lady. ...Fran

Charlie Smith

Date: 9/29/2016 8:50:00 PM

Love it Francis, very well done.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/28/2016 7:40:00 AM

This is a lovely, deeply meaningful poem, a WINNING poem. Congrats, Francis! Janice

Francis J Grasso
Date: 9/29/2016 12:43:00 PM

Thank you, Janice! ...Fran

Lu Loo

Date: 9/28/2016 6:09:00 AM

Fran-as PD said below love the alliteration-secondly love the flow :) congratulations on your placement :)-luloo

Francis J Grasso
Date: 9/29/2016 12:43:00 PM

Thank you, Laura! ...Fran

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/21/2016 10:14:00 PM

Hi Francis, First of all, I love the alliteration in the first few lines. :) AWESOME!!! Such a refreshing and amazing flow. I read this out loud and it rolled off my tongue perfectly. MY FAVORITE LINE AND THOUGHT, **old dreams renewed by new news** HIGH 7 FROM ME TO YOU. Linda

Francis J Grasso
Date: 4/22/2016 9:05:00 PM

Hi Linda. Thank you for the great rating. And thanks for the insight and very helpful comments. Seeing what is noteworthy from an experienced poets eye is a great confidence builder for me. Fran...