As She Stands On the Shore

She stands on the shore
Dressed in black
Her head bowed
As the waters ebb back

For just offshore
She sees the bows of a ship
Where many have perished
On it's maiden trip

Built on the Clyde
To serve in the war
Never reaching the action
As the torpedo's tore

Off the Isle of Arran
She met her fate
The U-Boat attacked
Back through the nets she escaped

With it's cargo of munitions
In explosive boom
Her crew of new
Now in deathly tomb

For the lady in black
Who stands on the shore
Crying into the waves
With a husband no more




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Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Zakerski Avatar
October 3, 2009 at 6:56 AM
You do have a way with words James, You capture the moment, the feelings, everything. You entrap the reader into the poem as if they are right there as well. Keep writing! Love, Kelly
Al-Khalili Avatar
September 27, 2009 at 9:44 AM
Sad and epic. Such a tradegy to lost one you love. Passionate write James. Love, Sami.
Austin Avatar
September 27, 2009 at 7:35 AM
Congrats on your two selections in the finals. Love, daver
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
September 27, 2009 at 7:25 AM
James, This is a sad well written poem. (As usual.) History is alive and emotions thrive with understanding through your words. Lovely, with sadness. Lovingly, Dane
Foster Avatar
September 27, 2009 at 2:23 AM
Captivating imagery, marvelous tone flowing throughout the read. One Could truly envision the mourning widow. I thank You for sharing the read and for your welcomed comments on my work. God Bless, Always Adell
Chircop Avatar
September 27, 2009 at 1:42 AM
you surely brought aa tear in my eye,very talented James---Charma
Delacroix Avatar
September 26, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Poignant write. Very well written, excellent imagery and rhyming and very moving work of the pen. I enjoyed this read very much, best one so far. Thanks for sharing. Caroline.
Mason Avatar
September 26, 2009 at 7:45 PM
Poignant story and wonderful writing here, James. Is this true?
Kendrick Avatar
September 26, 2009 at 5:54 PM
Love the last stanza. I can see her standing there. Keep writing. Sara
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