Afloat

Set a sail the sea of blue for what 
I know not why a cleansing maybe 
Of my soul to cross the oceans wide
A Myriad of senses and visions ultrusive
Meaningless yet overpowering to the eye
And I the captain of this illusion of vital
Natural repetition wave after wave 
A castaway of my own desire yet free
Cupped by the waters so wide and deep
At times cradling me to a wondrous sleep
Others thrashing my whole being 
As if a hell bent force to leave me 
Smashed upon a rock body and boat
A helpless lifeless molded heap
And who would know the gulls 
First at the scene the crabs ah yes
Scavengers and then the waves 
Would wash away the rest 
Shake my head uncluttered the mind
This journey is not ready to end 
Dolphins surround my frail vessel 
As we sail into the sun such
Happy mammals of the blue sea
The dog barks I open my eyes
Someone’s knocking at the door 
No more time to dream wake up
Get on with life’s daily chores
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 12/27/2018 11:33:00 AM
This was fantastic Kelli. You had me going, I had no idea it was a dream though it did feel dreamlike. Very nicely done.
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Kelli White
Date: 12/30/2018 8:38:00 PM
Thank you Chris I appreciate your reading. Cheers.
Date: 11/20/2018 9:12:00 AM
Love this poem Kelli.
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Marugu Mo
Date: 11/23/2018 1:29:00 AM
Happy belated thanksgiving to you
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Kelli White
Date: 11/20/2018 9:20:00 AM
Ty Mr Mo. happy Thanksgiving
Date: 11/16/2018 8:22:00 PM
Excellent my friend...your poetically afloat lol...love & light...^WW^
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Date: 11/15/2018 9:19:00 PM
A wonderful ballad, Kelli. Well-done!
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