A Sailor's Solace

Before too long my darling 
you'll be lacing down your boots;
You'll come walking through this front door
And find solace in your roots. 
All this love will find you 
and the hurt will slip away
And then before you know it, 
it'll be just another day. 
Laughter will fall across your face 
and friends will seek your presence;
Life will come full circle 
and you'll laugh at this depression. 
That steel home you are riding 
with its bells and rock and rolling
Is a temporary resting spot 
for the boy that's always going. 
Soon you'll untie those laces; 
you'll rest your head upon this home, 
and never for one second 
will you ever feel alone.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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November 8, 2016 at 1:12 AM
Soon you'll untie those laces; you'll rest your head upon this home, and never for one second will you ever feel alone. Nice poem.. Congrats for being featured...
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October 18, 2016 at 10:41 PM
maria, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT
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October 13, 2016 at 8:12 PM
Maria, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
Turner Avatar
October 13, 2016 at 11:02 AM
Reminds me of my son while he was serving. Beautifully expressed and I'm going to piggyback, Thanks for being a devoted navy wife. Just lovely, Maria!
Dudley Avatar
October 13, 2016 at 8:15 PM
Thank you Daniel. This too, is for my son. I really appreciate your feedback.
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October 13, 2016 at 8:54 AM
You've perfectly captured navy life with easy-to-read rhythm and effective imagery. Steel home ... bells and rock and rolling ... solace in your roots: all wonderful. And thanks for being a navy wife--you're so vital.
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October 13, 2016 at 8:20 PM
Thank you so much David; however, this is written as a navy mom. This is to my son. I AM a Marine's wife though.
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