Anchors On Strings Hanging From Sails

Sailboat afloat on a journey of light
 Seagulls take wing, navigators in flight
 The sun is a timepiece, seconds in the sand
 The clock tells no time, it's missing a hand
 
 The wind is a dancer, to the rhythm it sways
 As the waves become angry, looking for prey
 The journey of light is now at an impasse
 In a darkness so fragile it shatters like glass

 "Anchors on strings, hanging from sails"
 Lifeboat capsized by a humpback whale
 On the waves of a nightmare in a sea of surreal
 Dorsal fins circle, jaws needs a meal!
                          ---
 12/15/16

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 12/25/2016 1:59:00 PM
wow, I really like yours, Joseph. Wonder why I never saw it yet. Anyway, BIG congrats to you. Glad it won.
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Date: 12/21/2016 7:46:00 PM
Great poem and great imagery Joseph; congrats on your win!:) Reminds me of Mobey Dick, scary but awesome write!
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Date: 12/20/2016 11:02:00 AM
Journey of light , ended with a dark doom. Nice writing, Joseph. Congrats!
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Date: 12/20/2016 10:16:00 AM
Joseph, this is very well-written and imaginative! Congrats on your win! Janice
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Date: 12/20/2016 9:58:00 AM
Wonderfully written with amazing imagery that portrays a deep interpretation of that line, Joseph. Congratulations on your fine placement on such a short list! Sandra
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Date: 12/20/2016 9:37:00 AM
Congrats!!! Joseph...very well done my friend...god bless...^WW^
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Date: 12/20/2016 9:20:00 AM
TRULY SUPERB VERSES , GREAT RHYME AND GREAT IMAGERY.. Congratulations on your win and a true pleasure to read this well crafted and uplifting piece!
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Date: 12/20/2016 4:21:00 AM
" The wind is a dancer, to the rhythm it sways" What a lovely, lovely piece of imagery. Congratulations!
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Date: 12/19/2016 8:24:00 PM
Very good, Joseph, I love the images you painted in your poem . Congratulations on your win... :) Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Hugs Eve
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Date: 12/19/2016 7:19:00 PM
Joseph, a hypnotic read for me, smooth with so many good images, every line satisfies!
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Date: 12/19/2016 6:20:00 PM
Hooray Joseph! I am so glad to see this entry make the short list! Congratulations my friend! 7 ; )
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Date: 12/19/2016 6:12:00 PM
Congratulations Joseph on your placement in my contest. Great rhyming and flow. A poem that will stand without a prompt. I thought you train of thought was a little nebulous like mine. I enjoyed it:) Thank you for your participation:)
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Date: 12/19/2016 1:00:00 PM
I know very little about sailing Joseph. I think your entry is excellent! I hope to see this a top winner! 7 ; )
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Date: 12/17/2016 8:01:00 PM
WoW! This is so beautifully done. Perfect rhythm, rhyme and imagery. I had a feeling like it was a sailors nightmare. Well done. A big 7 from me. God Bless, JB
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Date: 12/16/2016 12:44:00 AM
This one is beautifully structured, Joseph:)
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