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A Life of Sailing Abc

A life of sailing journeys Beckons to embrace Catching the wind in the sails Dealbation heaven opening to the cloud full sky. Early morning radiant sunrise, Filling everyone with spiritual pride. Being Guiding into the horizon all the way out to sea High tide and off with a full moon navigating by the stars Idealizing the sea and smell and feel, the tease of cool breeze. Just pull the sails up and fill them with wind. Knowledge of skillful sailing assures a safe voyage. Having Limitless freedom out in the ocean Minds forget the terror of being forever lost at sea Newfound enthusiasm sighting shore will Oblige thoughts comfort in difficult times. Passing of so many days and nights, Quiet twilight nights lulls-tired bodies to sleep. The Recovering crew continues to work as Squalling seagulls swoop from azure sky Trailing behind the up and down floating sail. Homewards bound Under the right conditions if the tides and wind permit. Voyage takes the route back home with fond memory Worlds apart are distant lands Xenophilia for the unknown Yearning, passion search for Zealous admiration for the sea 5/6/2020

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Date: 5/6/2020 7:52:00 PM
A lovely nautical narrative ... from A to Z! (a clever X line, too ... I learned a new word). I've tried this form a couple times and while I do certainly enjoy the journey it takes me I find the Q, X and Z lines to be challenging (and often quite limiting, just by the nature of the English language). Hope you are keeping well, Eve .. it has certainly been a spell since last we crossed virtual paths.
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Date: 5/6/2020 4:34:00 PM
A very difficult poetry task and you did it ! I envy you!
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Date: 5/6/2020 4:27:00 PM
Very well done, Eve. I have done a few like this and I know how hard it is to create this type of ABC poem!
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Date: 5/6/2020 2:28:00 PM
A lot of "squalling seagulls" in a sailors life. Well done Eve, best wishes...
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