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Aboard the Titanic - Part 2

I stood alone on the ship's deck all afternoon just to watch the sun sinking low on the sea, the Atlantic ocean is so calm this evening but, that old feeling of dread still bothers me. I slowly exhale to calm myself once again and my breath comes out in a white mist, the air is slowly turning cold and frigid now as the night's darkness pulls me into it's own abyss. There is nothing that I can see out there now except clear-white burgs of ice in the distance, another odd feeling hits me that I cannot deny but, how could ice play a role in my existence? The sun's rising on April 15th will warm me and I will escape this feeling of an early fate, my entire body shudders for the very last time as the sounds of breaking ice and bending iron reverberate. This poem was inspired by Paul Callus, who suggested that a sequel to my poem, "Aboard The Titanic", might make for an interesting read.

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Date: 11/26/2014 7:28:00 AM
I enjoyed the sequel in reading the last stanza I wonder if some small changes might add to the flow of your poem??...Will the sun rising on April 15th warm me? Will I escape this feeling of an early fate? My entire body shudders for the very last time as the sound of breaking ice and bending iron reverberates! I believe the questioning transitions the emotion from the previous stanza and adds to the dread from the previous stanza.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 11/30/2014 12:30:00 PM
Thank you for your kind comments, Richard. I do appreciate your suggestions, as well. I see what you mean and I think you're right, but I'm not sure if I will make the changes or not?
Date: 11/17/2014 11:27:00 PM
The sun's rising on April 15th will warm me and I will escape this feeling of an early fate, my entire body shudders for the very last time as the sounds of breaking ice and bending iron reverberate. This reminds me of Film : Titanic. "shudders"this word is great.Our existence shuddered. Great poem. I feel the chill of ice. Love XXXX RAJAT
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 11/22/2014 11:15:00 PM
Thank you for the great comments, Rajat. I'm so glad you've enjoyed both parts of this poem!
Date: 8/4/2014 12:50:00 AM
Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed. Tfs
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 8/7/2014 1:33:00 AM
Thank you for the kind comments, Ravi. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem!
Date: 7/31/2014 12:45:00 AM
Kelly, you are welcome. It was just nice to read how, Paul's a true man of inspiration. XOX..Linda
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Date: 7/25/2014 5:25:00 PM
Paul's a wonderful poet and friend. My newest poem was not inspired by him, however. I want to thank him, for pushing my pen. Your poem is wonderful, the imagery's as if I was there... WOW..Impressive... Kelly, you are still one amazing poet... Linda
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/29/2014 10:01:00 PM
Yes he is, Linda. It's nice to receive encouragement to write from other poets. It really makes me feel like I'm doing something right, when someone wants to read more from me!.... Thank you so much for these kind words, Linda. They really touched my heart! :)
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Paul Callus
Date: 7/26/2014 6:49:00 PM
Hi Linda...thank you; hope it was not too much of a push and shove!:) I am all for gentle starts...to begin with.
Date: 7/21/2014 5:04:00 PM
SHIVER me timbers. THIS is GOOD STUFF. That last verse is a WOW moment!!!
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Date: 7/21/2014 1:38:00 PM
a tidal ride into the depths and shivers of your formidable write, Kelly... towering work!.. huggs
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/26/2014 1:05:00 AM
Thank you so much, Nette! Hugs :)
Date: 7/21/2014 5:38:00 AM
The movie brought that terrible event in history to life for us and this work lets one imagine just the thoughts of one person as they ride into their destiny..Very good work..I am glad that I chose this one today.Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/25/2014 12:59:00 AM
The movie really did bring to life that fear, for all of us to experience, just as these people did.... Thank you for your visit, as well. Your kind comments are always appreciated, Sara. I'm so glad you enjoyed this poem!
Date: 7/20/2014 10:10:00 PM
Kelly, exceptional write... Enjoyed. Verlena
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/25/2014 12:25:00 AM
Thank you so much for the great comments, Verlena. I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem!
Date: 7/14/2014 7:56:00 PM
Kelly, another riveting piece, loved it, well written my dear, keep them coming............take care............Vera............
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/18/2014 12:16:00 AM
Thank you for the nice comments, Vera. I'm so glad you enjoyed this sequel!....Take care, my friend!
Date: 7/14/2014 4:43:00 PM
Thank you Kelly for being true to your word:) This is a worthy follow-up where I am captivated by the last stanza...especially the shuddering and reverberating of the two main actors here....you and the ship! well done! // paul
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/17/2014 5:20:00 PM
You're welcome, Paul. Thank you for suggesting that I write a sequel. I'm so glad you found it to be a worthy follow-up! :)

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