Alastair, the Sailor

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There is a guy I know
who hails from sunny Brazil ~
Sea stories he loves to tell
of his many years as a merchant seaman
before deciding to become an architect

But those are days long gone,
my friend now lives as a retiree.
Tending to a garden, he chases snakes
and to relax he drinks pink gin
then has a daily nap.

But when the evening rolls around
this Romeo gets all dressed up
and takes his Juliet out on the town
to dine and samba all night long.
He loves to serenade her under the full moon.

He had his eye on setting sail out east
to travel the European continent
so off he goes for a great adventure.
When he’ll come back we just don’t know
But certainly he’ll share with us his fill of stories.


AP: Honorable Mention 2023, Honorable Mention 2023

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Maria Sharon Moemise

Date: 4/21/2023 2:15:00 AM

A very beautiful tribute. Fantastic poem

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/22/2023 10:20:00 AM

Thank you so much, Maria Sharon ~

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 4/16/2023 5:22:00 AM

sound like a very colorful man. I do love to hear about those active and adventurous seasoned souls who are enjoying their lives. Thanks for sharing about your friend.

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/16/2023 8:07:00 AM

Thanks for your much appreciated comment, Nancy ~ have a lovely day.

Bill Baker

Date: 4/14/2023 1:38:00 PM

Hats off to the guy you know. He's living his dream! Well written poem and an enjoyable read. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/15/2023 5:48:00 PM

Thank you very much, Bill ~ have an awesome day