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A Wandering Ship

Dark thoughts emerging from a lifeless spirit, a wandering ship sinking into the remotest depths; denying itself reality and its sense of comfort... and was ever there a lighthouse to disperse its darkness? A captain stirring his erring ship,amid furious waves, for an imminent and fierce war, not noticing the making of its destiny... fighting unnecessary battles of ambiguity, hoping that luck would bring it safely ashore; even a small island was hidden from his gaze! An unwise listener would not take advice from anybody, he didn't reject it embracing his own vulnerability; a good decision that didn't imply a cost... would he ever been discouraged or lost? For uncountable years, this eager sea-man, resisted and spoiled many pleasures for victory... freezing time to avoid another tragedy with a perception so sharp to defy anyone's will! And did he deserve the harshest judgment from others, who were pleased with their fate? Loneliness was chosen by him for unequivocal reasons and he craved it like the bitterest, strongest wine to make him strong and invincible... nothing swayed him from his pride to obtain that impossible goal!

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Date: 3/26/2013 6:36:00 PM
Dear Andrew, Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit. Congratulations on YOUR POEM "A Wandering Ship" being Featured. I come to read YOUR beginning in the Vast expanse of YOUR POETIC Career. I have read many of YOUR Artistic POETRY but have not comment for which I am truely Sorry.Not to make excuses but I have been sick the last couple of Years and my stroke took away my right hand, partially. I am in remission now and as long as I am I plan on catching up on my Favourite
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Date: 3/26/2013 6:40:00 PM
POETS and POETESS' of which YOU are One. Thank_YOU for YOUR Many Gracious Comments, Greatly Appreciated. With LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Eternal Liege...Harry
Date: 1/24/2009 6:58:00 PM
Andrew, I loved this vivid, rich piece. I will count it among my favorites, as I simply love tales of the sea. Donna G.
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Date: 1/22/2009 2:07:00 PM
Congratulations Andrew on your beautiful poem being featured..Excellent write,God Bless *Tyesha
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Date: 1/22/2009 11:00:00 AM
Congratulations Andrew on your narrative "A Wandering Ship" being featured. Vince
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Date: 1/22/2009 9:10:00 AM
Andrew - I just wanted to say congratulations on having your poetry featured this week – God Bless, MJ
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Date: 1/20/2009 6:44:00 PM
Congratulations on your feature of the week, Andrew Lainie
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Date: 1/20/2009 2:39:00 PM
Interesting story. Much to ponder, especially in the last stanza. Congratulations on having your poem featured. I wish you continued success with your writing. Karen
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Date: 1/20/2009 9:07:00 AM
Andrew - I just wanted to say congratulations on having your poetry featured this week – God Bless, MJ
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Date: 1/19/2009 11:38:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Andrew. May you have many more. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/19/2009 9:05:00 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful poetry being featured this week! Love, Shar
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